Sweet: It's National Donut Day

It seems like there is a special day for just about everything these days and the donut is no exception.

National Donut Day is today and in honor of the big day, donut shops across the nation will hand out free donuts to customers.

Krispy Kreme, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary as a company this year, is offering a sweet deal: All you have to do is show up, no purchase necessary, for a free donut of your choice (one per customer).

The closest Krispy Kreme is located at 32450 Dyer St. in Union City.

The most popular donut at Krispy Kreme is the Original Glaze, also known as the "Hot Glaze." If you want to step outside your donut comfort zone, try Krispy Kreme's newest flavor: Key Lime Kreme Pie or Glazed Lemon Cake.

Looking for a more local shop to celebrate donut day? Visit Newark Patch's directory or Union City Patch's directory.

The national day itself, always celebrated on the first Friday of June each year, was established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I.

Follow more National Donut Day doings on Twitter at: #DoughnutDay or #DonutDay. You can also visit the Donut Day USA Web site.