DALLAS — It has felt like summer for a while here in North Texas, but today marks the first official day of the season.
The summer solstice occurs when the northern hemisphere is tilted closest to the sun. It marks the longest day and shortest night of the year. In North Texas, we will have over 14 hours of sunlight to enjoy.
To mark the occasion, some businesses are giving away free or heavily discounted stuff. Here's how you can make to most of the day, and the deals.
Whataburger
The Texas chain will be offering free iced coffee from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. available in black, or with add-ins like vanilla, mocha or caramel. Customers can redeem the 16-ounce coffee in the drive-thru, in-store, or through the app.
Buffalo Wild Wings
B-Dubbs is running a buy-one-get-one deal for rewards members to celebrate the summer solstice. Customers who order boneless wings will get a second serving for free with the sauce of their choice.
Kroger
Kroger will give away 45,000 pints of ice cream on June 20, equaling 50 pints of free Kroger-brand ice cream per minute for the 15 hours of sunlight. Fans can visit FreeKrogerIceCream.com to scoop up a free pint with a single-use digital coupon. The offer is good while supplies last.
Update: all of the coupons have been redeemed
Shake Shack
Customers can get a free shake when they spend $10 by using the code FAVESHAKE when ordering at a Shake Shack kiosk, online or through the mobile app.
Krispy Kreme
Randomly selected customers will get a dozen original glazed donuts for free on the summer solstice. Plus, $1 original glazed dozens with the purchase of another regular-priced dozen. You can use the code SUMMER to redeem the deal.
Potbelly
Starting tomorrow, June 21 Potbelly is offering a free sandwich when you purchase one of the same size. You have to order the sandwiched through the Potbelly app using the promo code BOGO.