Free Starbucks Drink at One Manassas Location Dec. 23

MANASSAS, VA — In a move to spread goodwill, Starbucks is giving away a free tall espresso drink to customers at some stores starting Friday, Dec. 23. Named 10 Days of Cheer, the freebie may also help boost sales as customers grab other items. Starbucks describes the promotion this way: "As 2016 wraps up, we hope everyone will ring in the new year with love in their hearts."

Starting Friday, select Starbucks stores will host 1,000 Pop Up Cheer Parties over 10 days, where customers can sip free tall handcrafted espresso beverages, from a cafe moccha or a cappuccino to an eggnogg latte. Each day through Jan. 2, except Christmas, 100 Starbucks stores in the country will take part in the free drink offer, from 1-2 p.m. local time.

The only Virginia location on Friday, Dec. 23, is at Manassas Crossroads, 10683 Sudley Manor Drive.

The locations will change daily and will be listed on starbucks.com/cheer and Twitter with the hashtags #FindCheer #10daysofcheer. So check the list every day to see if the Starbucks location closest to you makes the free drink offer.

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