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Free Drinks: 3 OC Starbucks Kick Off "Free" Pop-Up Parties

Through Dec. 31, latte lovers can get a free tall espresso drink at certain Starbucks locations as part of the company's "pop-up events!"

Starbucks across the country is toasting the new year with their free Cheers to You events!
Starbucks across the country is toasting the new year with their free Cheers to You events! (Lauren Ramsby/Patch)

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Have a holiday drink and let Starbucks pick up the tab. From now until New Year's Eve, Starbucks lovers can get a free "tall" espresso drink at certain Starbucks locations as part of the company's "pop-up parties" that began Friday and will continue daily through Dec. 31.

On Friday in Orange County, residents were able to grab a free espresso drink in:

  • Fountain Valley, at Newhope & Southpark St.
  • Huntington Beach, at Bella Terra Mall
  • San Clemente, at 638 Camino De Los Mares H-180

The nationwide parties will last for one hour, from 1 to 2 p.m., at different Starbucks locations during the promo period.

Find out what's happening in Orange Countyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

NOTE: On Saturday and beyond, those locations WILL change!

The national list of 200 pop-up party locations will change daily, so check the list of participating Starbucks stores each day before getting your tastebuds set on a free treat.

Find out what's happening in Orange Countyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Head to Starbucks from Dec. 27-31 and remember, not all Starbucks are hosting a pop-up party. Find your nearest Starbucks event here.

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