It's Free Slurpee Day for 7/11 at 7-Eleven in Del Mar, Carmel Valley

Del Mar/Carmel Valley, CA — 7‑Eleven Day only comes once a year, and the convenience store celebrates its birthday by giving away its famous frosty drink for free at its nearly 60,000 stores nationwide, including in Del Mar and Carmel Valley.

Stop by your local 7-Eleven store between 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to snag your complimentary 12-ounce Slurpee. No purchase is required.

Find 7-Elevens in and around Del Mar and Carmel Valley here.

7-Eleven’s signature Slurpee drink turns 50 this year, and the store is releasing a special flavor to celebrate. "Fanta Birthday Cake" is a combination of vanilla ice cream and birthday cake flavors. The limited edition offering joins wild cherry, Coca Cola and "Sour Patch Redberry."

For its 50th birthday, the chain also has a special gift for customers: Those who purchase seven Slurpees between July 12 and 18 will receive 11 free Slurpees through Aug. 31.

Photo Credit: 7-Eleven.