7-Eleven Offers Free Slurpees Thursday

Story by Michael Ganci. Posted by Jason Molinet. 

7-Eleven's annual free slurpee giveaway just got bigger.

For 87th year, the franchise will offer a free slurpees to customers between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, while supplies last. 

For the past decade, recipients had received a 7.11 ounce slurpee for the occasion, but this year, the freebie has been upped to 12 ounces.
 
The reason? Parents want less of a mess, according to USA Today.

"Moms asked us for cups with lids," says Laura Gordon, vice president of marketing and brand innovation for 7-Eleven. 

Unlike the 7.11-ounce cups, the conventional, 12-ounce Slurpees come with lids.  

"That means less mess in the car," she added.

Here is a list of 7-Eleven stores nearby:

• 573 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset
• 50 Berry Hill Rd, Syosset
• 307 N Broadway, Jericho
• 160 Sunnyside Blvd, Plainview
• 1297 New York Ave, Huntington Station
• 1999 New York Ave., Huntington Station