7-Eleven Day Means Free Slurpees for All

It seems hard to believe, but the first 7-Eleven store opened in 1927, meaning the convenience store chain will celebrate its 85th anniversary this year.

And that means 7-Eleven Day is almost here — free Slurpees for everyone!

As has become the annual tradition, 7-Eleven patrons will be given a free 7.11-ounce Slurpee simply for the asking anytime between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. pno Wednesday, July 11.

Did we mention that 7-Eleven introduced a sugar-fee version of the classic Slurpee earlier this year?

The celebration is especially noteworthy because it also marks the 45th anniversary of the creation of the Slurpee itself.

“This year we expect to give away 7 million Slurpee drinks, more than ever before, beating last year’s offer by 2 million," said Joe DePinto, 7-Eleven president and CEO, in a media release on the company's website.

The company has also created downloadable birthday attire – tiny bowties, hair bows and two sizes of party hats — for folks who want to dress up and go all-out for the occasion. The "printable party attire" can be found at http://www.7-Eleven.com or www.slurpee.com/Rewards.

There are three locations in Renton:

• 1308 North 30th Street
• 404 Sunset Boulevard 
• 11505 Southeast 168th 
• 1200 SW 43rd Street
• 17615 108th Ave.
• 4020 NE 4th Ave. 

Here are a few more locations for our Skyway/West Hill readers:

• 12702 Renton Ave. S.
• 12848 MLK Way S.