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Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic and more on June 20

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Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic and more on June 20

The first day of summer arrives on Thursday, June 20. This day is also the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. Some restaurants like Buffalo Wild Wings offer specials to mark the day.

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With much of the country in the grip of a heat wave, wouldn’t it be cool to make a deal on the first day of summer? Buffalo Wild Wings and a few other places to eat have what you need.

The first day of summer arrives on Thursday, a date also known as the summer solstice, so named because it is the longest day of the year. This happens because the Earth’s tilt toward the Sun is maximum.

Whether you’re braving the heat or just toughing out the longest day, there are some deals to be had. Here are several, but check the social media accounts of your local favorites to find others.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Summer Solstice BOGO Offer

To celebrate the summer solstice, Buffalo Wild Wings is offering members of its rewards program a free order of boneless wings when they purchase one on Thursday, June 20. Your sauce choices include two recently added to the menu: the returning Buffalo Ranch sauce and the new Luau BBQ, described as a sweet and smoky pineapple sauce.

Note: The restaurant chain recently started offering unlimited boneless wings and fries for $19.99 every Monday and Wednesday until July 10.

Sonic Drive-In: $1 Groovy Fries for the month of June

Earlier this month, the fast food chain introduced its new Groovy Fries with Groovy Sauce, which Sonic described as a “creamy blend of flavorful ranch and herbs with a light touch of sriracha” in its announcement.

You can get any size of the new fries for $1 for the entire month of June.

More Solstice Food Deals

  • Kroeger: The supermarket chain will be giving away 45,000 pints of free Kroger brand ice cream on Thursday, June 20, while supplies last. Go to FreeKrogerIceCream.com and download a limited-time, single-use digital coupon available that day.
  • Crucible: For the longest day, try the restaurant chain’s special Forever Fondue promotion, which includes a salad, a choice of endless entrees (there are Land & Sea, Classic or Steak Lovers combos) and a chocolate fondue (available until August 1).
  • Whataburger: On Thursday, June 20, Whataburger will be giving away free 16-ounce iced coffee from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can go to one of their locations in 15 states and come inside or use the drive-thru, or go to Whataburger.com, or the Whataburger app for pickup or delivery.

Target is one of the stores lowering its prices for summer

It’s not just restaurants that are doing business. Many retailers — perhaps in response to consumer concerns about inflation — welcomed summer by cutting prices on groceries, household items and other products. Among them:

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