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Monday is Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven Stores in Metro Detroit

Get a free small Slurpee on July 11 to celebrate the convenience store's milestone birthday.

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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.

Participating stores are found in Dearborn, Ferndale and several other Metro Detroit communities. You can find a full list here.

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From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, 7-Eleven will offer a complimentary 12-ounce Slurpee. No purchase is required.

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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.

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