PHOTOS: 'Oh Thank Heaven' For Free Slurpee Day

The convenience store chain 7-Eleven celebrated its birthday once again this year by giving out free 7.11-oz. cup Slurpees.

The chain has been around for 84 years and started the free Slurpee day craze since 2002. 

"7-Eleven Day and giving away free Slurpee beverages is our way of thanking customers for their patronage throughout the year and showing appreciation for their support," Jesus Delgado-Jenkins, senior vice president of merchandising, marketing and logistics, said in a press release.

"Five million is the most Slurpee drinks we've ever given away in a day; just two years ago, we handed out three million," he added.

Want to help celebrate 7-Eleven's birthday today? Head down to any (or all) of Melville's three locations:

• 24-28 Broadhollow Road, (631) 673-7111
  
• 837 Walt Whitman Road and Fletcher, (516) 271-5942
• 613 Broadhollow Road and Rutland Road, (631) 844-0621