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Sweet: Friday Is National Donut Day

West End doughnut shops will be handing out free donuts Friday.

Well, I... walked around the corner
and I walked around the block
and I walked right into a donut shop...

 - from a children's song

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It seems like there is a special day for just about everything these days and the donut is no exception.

National Donut Day is Friday and in honor of their big day, donut shops across the nation will hand out free donuts to customers.

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Dunkin' Donuts on Ralph David Abernathy in the West End, is on board with the holiday. For a free donut, you'll need to purchase a beverage (hot or cold), or something else and go early because they say that they'll hand out one free donut of your choice "while supplies last."  Find your nearest store using their restaurant locator.

, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, is offering a sweet deal: All you have to do is show up, no purchase necessary, for a free donut of your choice (one per customer).

The closest Krispy Kreme for Southwest Atlanta is located at 633 Evans Street Southwest, Atlanta right across from West End Mall.

Just say 'Happy National Donut Day' and ask for a free donut when you walk in.

The national day itself, always celebrated on the first Friday of June each year, was established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I.

The Salvation Army this year is teaming up with baking company Entenmann's to help celebrate National Donut Day; Entenmann's will donate proceeds from sales and offer customers a chance to win free donuts for a year, by entering a contest on its Facebook page. Entenmann's donuts can be found at area grocery stores.

Follow more National Donut Day doings on Twitter at: #DoughnutDay or #DonutDay. You can also visit donutdayusa.com.


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