Fill 'Er Up! Collegeville 7-Eleven Offers $1.50 Slurpees - But 'BYOC'

By SUSAN C. SCHENA

To commemorate Slurpee's 50th anniversary, 7‑Eleven is hosting "Bring Your Own Cup - #BYOCupDay" offering the frozen drink for $1.50 on Friday, March 18, and Saturday, March 19.

Slurpee lovers can bring just about anything remotely resembling a cup to participating 7‑Eleven stores from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days and fill it with the frozen drink.

The $1.50 price tag is the average cost of a medium Slurpee, but during the special, customers can bring in extra large (even extra-extra large!) containers as long as the "cup" fits upright through an in-store display with a 10-inch diameter hole, and is not be more than 9 inches wide and 11 inches tall.

The containers also must be leak-proof, safe and sanitary, company officials said, adding that means no trashcans or trash bags, kiddy pools or kitchen sinks.

“Last year’s BYOCup Day was a huge hit, and because this year is the big Slurpee Fiftee celebration, we added a second day so more people can get in on the fun,” said Laura Gordon, 7‑Eleven vice president of marketing and brand innovation. “We saw just how creative Slurpee fans can get during the first BYOCup Day. They filled drums, kettles, fishbowls, helmets and teapots. I can’t wait to see what they bring this year.”

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--Photo courtesy of 7-Eleven