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National Donut Day: Where To Get Free Donuts In New Orleans

Anytime you can get free donuts in New Orleans, it’s a sweet deal. doughnut shops will be in a giving mood on Friday, June 3 to celebrate National Doughnut Day.

Time for a quick history lesson: The holiday traces its origins to wartime America. It was in 1938 when the Chicago Salvation Army sought to honor the women who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I.

The war ended, but the tradition got sweeter and sweeter. Now, Americans annually give the donut its just desserts one day a year.

National Doughnut Day: Free Donut In New Orleans

Ready to find out where the donut deals are around New Orleans? 

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme is offering customers one FREE doughnut of choice, no purchase necessary. You can also enjoy a free original glazed doughnut at any Krispy Kreme location whenever you see the Hot Light on. Deal good through Donut Day.

Duck Donuts

The good folks at Duck Donuts will join the masses in celebrating National Donut Day. On Friday, June 2, every guest will receive one cinnamon sugar donut, in-store only, no purchase necessary.

Dunkin’ Donuts

Purchase any beverage and get a free donut (glazed, glazed chocolate, strawberry frosted with sprinkles, etc.) from any Dunkin Donuts in the city.

Shipley Do-Nuts

In honor of National Doughnut Day, Shipley Do-Nuts is giving customers a complimentary doughnut while supplies last.

Final Word

National Doughnut Day is the sweetest holiday of the year, but it’s not the only way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Here’s where to get the best ice cream in New Orleans.

But Nola also has trendy restaurants, pop-ups and time-tested landmarks that continue to draw big crowds.

Greater New Orleans’ food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?

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Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.

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