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Thursday Is Free Slurpee Day At 7-Eleven
The nation's largest convenience store chain celebrates July 11th with a free frozen drink.
Thursday is July 11, and 7-Eleven is once again celebrating 7/11 with free Slurpees.
This year, however, patrons picking up a free frozen drink at their local 7-Eleven will be treated to a larger size.
According to a report in USA Today, the nation’s largest convenience store chain is replacing its 7.11-ounce freebee given away in past years with a 12-ounce Slurpee.
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Laura Gordon, vice president of marketing and brand innovation for 7-Eleven, estimated about 7 million Slurpees will be given away on Thursday at a total cost of $7.6 million.
The larger Slurpee size is being used in response to feedback from mothers, who asked for cups with lids.
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Local residents can pick up a free Slurpee at the following locations in West Islip:
- 174 Higbie Lane
- 616 Union Blvd.
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