7-Eleven is celebrating 60 years of its iconic Slurpee drink with a sweet giveaway that North Carolinians can get in on.
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On Saturday, July 11, customers can snag a free 12 oz. Slurpee of their choice at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores nationwide, according to the convenience store retailer.
No purchase is necessary.
To mark the occasion, 7-Eleven is also debuting a limited-time Mountain Dew Confetti Chill Slurpee. The flavor is “inspired by birthday cake with a citrus twist” and features notes of vanilla frosting, according to a news release.
The new drink will appear alongside classics like cherry and blue raspberry.
Launched in 2002, Slurpee Day coincides with 7-Eleven’s birthday and celebrates the “signature slushy drink” it’s most famous for, KXAS-TV reported. The giveaway has included special pop-ups and merchandise, like last year’s temporary tongue tattoo.
This year, select stores in Columbus, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles and New York will host a Slurpee date experience for friends, couples and “first date hopefuls.”
“Very few brands become part of people’s childhoods, everyday routines and memories across generations like Slurpee has over the last 60 years,” Brandon Brown, SVP of fresh foods and beverages at 7-Eleven, Inc., said in the release.
“As we celebrate this milestone Slurpee Day and create new ways for fans to connect, we want to recognize the customers who have turned a simple icy drink into a beloved cultural icon.”
Find your nearest 7-Eleven here.
This story was originally published July 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM with the headline “7-Eleven is giving away free Slurpee drinks. How to snag one in NC & when.”
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