7-Eleven’s National Slurpee Day always seems to fall on the perfect day. Whether you’re cooling down from the heat – or, in my case, in need of something cold to numb a pair of extracted wisdom teeth – celebrate 7-Eleven’s 81st birthday with a free 7.11 oz. cup of your favorite Slurpee flavor. Also new this month is Black Ice, a black colored Slurpee/Monster energy drink blend. Though if you try it, prepare to walk around all day receiving significant glances due to dark colored lips and tongue.

Although stores are located … everywhere, you may want to check with your store before heading out. Previous years have shown that area participation is hit-or-miss, but seems to be improving. A sampling of six stores showed that only one location, Logan Circle, is opting out of the giveaway, whereas the Dupont, GW, Howard, Mount Pleasant, and Kalorama Park locations are all participating.