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North Carolina’s Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Celebrates July 4th And Here’s How To Get A Free Treat

It’s always a good time to celebrate with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.  But, I love when the North Carolina brand issues special edition treats to commemorate holidays.  And, it’s even better…

close up of an original glazed krispy kreme doughnut on a napkin
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It's always a good time to celebrate with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.  But, I love when the North Carolina brand issues special edition treats to commemorate holidays.  And, it's even better when they offer a way to snag a free treat in conjunction with the day!  So now, we can celebrate the upcoming July 4th with specially created Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.

The "Stars & Stripes" collection is available through July 4th at Krispy Kreme locations across the nation.  And, as an added bonus visitors sporting red, white and blue on July 4th can grab a free Original Glazed Krispy Kreme at participating locations.  The deal limits one per person.

So, what's in this special lineup of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts?  First, it's the "Freedom Flag" Original Glazed dipped in red icing and decorated resembling an American flag.  Next, it's the "Red Velvet Sparkler" red velvet cake doughnut with cream cheese icing and stars and pearls sprinkles.  Finally, there's "All-American Apple Pie" unglazed shell with apple cinnamon filling.  It's dipped in caramel flavored icing and a graham cracker flavored crumb and drizzle of white icing.  And, they come in a cute Fourth of July-themed box.  Also, there's a chocolate iced with red, white and blue sprinkles available separately.

But, how do we get them?  Of course the dozen, which includes 3 of each variety along with 3 Original Glazed, is available in shops or for pickup and delivery through Krispy Kreme's app where available.  Obviously,  there are locations of our favorite doughnut chain all over the Carolinas.  Just visit their website for details and shops near you.

15 Fourth of July TikTok Desserts to Try This Weekend

If you're like me, then your sweet tooth is always ringing. From cookies to brownies to cake, everything tastes good when you need a sweet craving. But, what's something else I enjoy? An on-theme event. That's right, on-theme decor and foods are the best things about any celebration. This weekend as we gear up for the Fourth of July, it's time to start getting your dishes ready for the cookout.

Of course, there are hot dogs, hamburgers, and sides but the best part is the desserts. Make some of your favorite desserts this year with even better red, white and blue decorations. From icing to sprinkles to food coloring there are so many options to make this Fourth of July extra sweet! Of course, TikTok saves the day by providing you with tons of options to try. Here are 8 Fourth of July desserts I think you should try this holiday season to keep things on the theme for your cookout.

Strawberry Shortcake Cups

American Flag Fruit Pizza

Fourth of July Trefoil

Red, White, & Blue Donuts

4th Rice Krispies

Red, White, and Blue Chocolate Lasagna

Deviled Strawberries

Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches

Festive Flag Cake

Firework Bomb Pops

Patriotic S'mores

Strawberry Cheesecake

Fourth of July Pretzel Bark

Patriotic Muddy Buddies

Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.