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Looking for a patriotic meal deal? Check out these Tri-City options

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  • Wear red, white or blue to get one free original glazed donut on July 4.
  • Applebee’s offers up to four free kids’ meals per order on July 4, with limits.
  • On July 1, Inner Circle members can get any size Polar Pop for 25 cents.

In honor of the nation’s big 250th birthday, eateries across the Tri-Cities are celebrating this Fourth of July with a variety of deals.

Some are offering freebies for the day while others are serving up month-long chances to celebrate.

Here are a few options:

Krispy Kreme

2805 Durportail St., Richland

Krispy Kreme will be offering a sweet deal.

Wear red, white or blue to the donut shop and receive a free original glazed donut. This deal is only available on Saturday, July 4.

An open Krispy Kreme doughnut box sits against a light blue background, filled with a dozen assorted doughnuts, including classic glazed, chocolate-iced with patriotic sprinkles, and red, white, and blue Fourth of July themed designs. Several doughnuts feature festive toppings like “USA” candy pieces, blue frosting with white star sprinkles, and red and white stripes. The front of the red box is decorated with white polka dots, the Krispy Kreme logo, and text celebrating “America’s 250th,” surrounded by small star confetti scattered on the surface below.
Krispy Kreme has rolled out a special Fourth of July Collection featuring new and returning doughnuts. Krispy Kreme

Donuts are limited to one a person for this deal.

If you’re looking for a more patriotic option, they’ve also launched a USA Doughnut, Firework Doughnut and more flavors to ring in the 250th birthday.

Applebee’s

606 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Kennewick

43 Columbia Point Dr., Richland

5305 Rd. 68, Pasco

Applebee’s is offering two free kid’s meals per purchase of an adult meal.

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Only on Saturday, July 4, enjoy this deal both in-store and for to-go orders with promo code FGKEF4JULY2026. There is a limit of four free kids meals for each order and to-go orders are only for one free kid’s meal.

Applebee’s kids meals are for ages 12 and under. The deal must be mentioned for it to be applied.

Circle K

20 locations in Pasco, Kennewick, Richland and West Richland, according to the online store locator

Circle K isn’t limiting their celebration to Saturday, July 4.

On Wednesday, July 1, Circle K Inner Circle rewards members can grab any size Polar Pop fountain drink for 25 cents.

From July 1 through Sept. 1, Circle K has a new Scratch & Win program. This allows anyone to play daily in the Circle K app for chances to win free drinks and more. Inner Circle members unlock more prizes, including up to four grand prizes of $25,000 in cash.

Friday, July 24 first responders can stop in a for a free cookie, hot dog and Polar Pop.

Dog Haus

7425 Sandifur Pkwy, Pasco

Dog Haus is also getting in on the celebration with their Glizzy SZN 250.

The limited-time Big Hac Dog is a collaboration with Josh Elkin who is a food creator. This dog is the star of the show and will be available for the month of July.

The Big Hac Dog is part of the Glizzy SZN 250 celebration.
The Big Hac Dog is part of the Glizzy SZN 250 celebration. Courtesy of Dog Haus

Dog Haus will also have rewards and exclusive offers for National Hot Dog Day. This year, it will be Wednesday, July 15.

Emma Zawacki
Tri-City Herald
Reporter Emma Zawacki writes about food and wine for the Tri-City Herald. She earned her degree in journalism with an emphasis in reporting and writing from the Missouri School of Journalism.
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