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Celebrate 7-Eleven's Birthday with Free Slurpee on 7-11

Participating locations, including two in Wyandotte, will give away Slurpees while supplies last.

Oh, thank heaven for July 11.

On Wednesday, July 11, 7-Eleven will celebrate its 85th birthday by offering free 7.11-ounce Slurpees to customers at participating stores, including the two in Wyandotte on Biddle Avenue and .

The promotion runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. while supplies last. (Another 7-11 reference, albeit backward.)

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Since 2002, millions of free Slurpee beverages have been given away on July 11. Store officials estimate this to be the biggest birthday to date as they prepare to give away 7 million free Slurpee drinks.

In addition, 7-Eleven invites customers to peel, play and win with "Big Summer Sweeps" game pieces found on specially marked products throughout the store. That contest will continue through the end of August and includes prizes like a PepsiMax VIP trip package to the football championship or a BMW Motorbike F800 GS.

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What’s your favorite Slurpee flavor? And more importantly, how do you prevent a brain freeze?

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