7-11 holds free Slurpee day | KXAN.com

On July 11, 7-Eleven will celebrate its 88th birthday — or "7-Eleven Day." To mark that, the store will be giving away free Slurpees. But July 11 is the just the kickoff of a week filled with free goodies. Via a Facebook event, 7-11 

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The convenience store hosts the promotion every July 11, the calendar date that aligns with its namesake (7/11). Those in want of the store's signature frozen drink can walk into any participating shop from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for 

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