Last year, the event was canceled due to a rise in COVID cases, to avoid big crowds at stores.

But customers who adhered to the 7Rewards loyalty program were given a coupon in their apps to get a free medium Slurpee.

Yesterday, the popular convenience store company celebrated its 94th birthday and decided to thank customers with a similar deal as last year.

The chain said it decided to change up the birthday celebration to “avoid having millions of Americans crowded around Slurpee machines on a single day.”

Marissa Jarratt, 7-Eleven’s chief marketing officer, said: “While we’re celebrating our birthday month, we are also mindful that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a lasting impact on many families.

“We know how important it is to come together and help the communities we serve in times of trouble. Gathering 9 million of our closest friends in stores on one day just didn’t feel right.”

How To Get a Free Slurpee

To get a free small Slurpee, you need to be a member of the 7Rewards loyalty program.

The coupon dropped on July 1 and can be redeemed any day in July, but if you are not a member you are still in time to get your freebie.

All you have to do is download the app and create a profile.

New members who join in July will also receive the mobile coupon that expires on July 31.

There is a limit of one Slurpee per member and they are available at participating stores until stock lasts.

Locations in Hawaii are excluded from the promotion.

7-Eleven said on its website: “You might think, after 94 years, anyone would have learned that your birthday lasts only one day and that you are supposed to get gifts on that day. But not 7-Eleven.

“Once again, we’re kicking off our birthday by giving things away. And not just on the actual date, July 11 (aka 7/11 aka 7-Eleven Day). No, we’re gonna party all month long this July to mark our 94th birthday and our invention of convenience retailing.”

To get your Slurpee, you can visit your favorite store or order through the 7NOW delivery app.

After redeeming the coupon, customers can also order favorite small Slurpee for just $1 for the rest of the month.

You can choose from vitaminwater zero sugar Gutsy, Pineapple Whip, vitaminwater blueberry lemonade and other options varying by region.