Free Slurpee Day 2025: Chill Out with a Frozen Treat at 7-Eleven on July 11
Fridays are always cool, but July 11 is even cooler — it’s National Slurpee Day, and 7-Eleven is celebrating in a big way!
Marking its 98th birthday, the iconic convenience store chain is giving away free small Slurpees at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes locations across the U.S. — no purchase necessary, while supplies last. The tradition started in 2002, and this year brings a quirky twist.
🎉 What’s New This Year?
Members of 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards can score not just a free Slurpee, but also limited-edition Slurpee-activated tongue tattoos—aka “Tongue-toos”—available in blue, green, red, or purple, depending on the drink flavor. Just place it on your tongue after sipping your Slurpee for a colorful surprise!
📍 Where to Get Tongue Tattoos:
- 7-Eleven: Available in major cities like Chicago, Dallas, Denver, LA, NYC, Orlando, Philly, Tampa, and more.
- Speedway: Look for them in cities including Detroit, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and more.
🥤 How to Get Two Free Slurpees:
- Visit any participating location on Friday, July 11 to get your first free small Slurpee.
- Scan your 7Rewards or Speedy Rewards app during your visit to receive a coupon for a second free Slurpee, redeemable through July 31.
🍍 Bonus Perks for Slurpee Fans:
- Limited-Time Flavor: Try the returning MTN Dew Infinite Swirl Slurpee (also in bottles and fountain versions).
- Delivery Deal: Use the 7NOW Delivery app to get $7.11 off orders of $20+ with code 711DAY.
- Exclusive Merch: Shop the special 7-Eleven Birthday Collection online — think fun tees and Slurpee costumes!
- Chance to Win $5,000: Enter daily sweepstakes through the 7-Eleven and Speedway apps (running through Jan. 6, 2026).
🧊 A Quick Slurpee History:
The Slurpee originated in the 1960s when Omar Knedlik, a Dairy Queen operator in Kansas, began selling semi-frozen sodas. With help from the John E. Mitchell Company, he developed a machine to freeze and dispense the drink — eventually branded as the Icee. When 7-Eleven acquired the machines, the store gave the treat a new name: Slurpee — a name that’s now frozen into American pop culture.
