Picture of the Day: Local Kids Take Advantage of Free Slurpee Day

In honor of today's date, 7-Eleven in Bayport was . The line for the cool drink on this hot summer's day went from the Slurpee machine to the door.

Take a look at the accompanying pictures to see local kids (and adults) taking advantage of this freebie.

"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.