Monday is Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven in Watsonville

By Elizabeth Janney (Patch Staff)

7‑Eleven Day only comes once a year, and the convenience store celebrates its birthday by giving away its famous frosty drink for free at its nearly 60,000 stores nationwide, including in Watsonville.

Stop by your local 7-Eleven store on Monday between 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. to snag your complimentary 12-ounce Slurpee.

No purchase is required.

Find 7-Eleven stores in and around Watsonville here.

7-Eleven’s signature Slurpee drink turns 50 this year, and the store is releasing a special flavor to celebrate.

"Fanta Birthday Cake" is a combination of vanilla ice cream and birthday cake flavors. The limited edition offering joins wild cherry, Coca Cola and "Sour Patch Redberry."

For its 50th birthday, the chain also has a special gift for customers: Those who purchase seven Slurpees between July 12 and 18 will receive 11 free Slurpees through Aug. 31.

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