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SALT LAKE CITY — It's hot. Really hot. Tomorrow's high will be a scorching 103 degrees, and KSL is the perfect place to come cool down.
We invite you to "Cool off with KSL" July 12 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. outside the Triad center by the KSL Broadcast House. Come meet and dunk many of your favorite anchors in the dunking booth, while enjoying snow cones and Creamies. There will be water balloons and guests can participate in the rubber ducky derby, amongst other activities.
You could even be the lucky winner of water park tickets, another great way to cool down this summer.
Visit www.facebook.com/ksltv for more information and tune in to KSL TV at 5 p.m. Wednesday for more information. We hope to see you tomorrow.
Oh thank heaven for free Slurpees at 7-Eleven
Today is 7-Eleven's 85th Birthday, and they're giving out free Slurpees to celebrate.
Russ Neilson, the market manager of the 7-Eleven stores, thinks that today will be a popular day for Slurpee. "We estimate that we will give away 7 million Slurpees worldwide and around 200,000 across the Wasatch Front. There are already lines out the door in most locations I've visited today."
If you didn't think they used the numbers seven and eleven enough, they also are keeping to the numerical theme for the day by only giving away the 7.11 ounce cups. Not only that, but because of the partnership with Slurpee and Cinemark movie theaters, You can enjoy a free Slurpee at the movies tonight only between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Flavors of the month that Slurpee Lovers will find today, outside of the ever evolving flavors offered, are the lighter options Strawberry Banana and Lemon Cream, which contain about half the calories of regular Slurpees.
The 7-Eleven Stores are 85 years old, but the Slurpee Brand celebrates its 45th birthday today.
Twilight Concert Series 25th Anniversary
The Twilight Concert Series is one of the most popular concerts in all of Utah. This year they are bringing some true talent to entertain Pioneer Park for their 25th anniversary.
Every Thursday in July and August is a party with artists like Raphael Sadiq, Common, Passion Pit, Nas, and Joshua James, just to name a few.
Prior to this year, the concert was free, but now at only $5 a ticket, it is still well worth it considering the talent, which would cost much more to see them individually in other shows.
Tickets are for sale at any Graywhale locations, on www.24tix.com, as well as at the door. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Puss In Boots at Wildflower Park
The 2001 "Shrek" spin off movie "Puss in Boots", starring Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek, will be showing in Wildflower Park in Sandy tonight at 9 p.m. providing a night of fun for the whole family. Snacks will be available for sale at the park.
Friday the 13th Castle of Chaos
July 13 falls on a Friday, and to most that means superstitions, bad luck and franchise films. For Salt Lake City and Riverdale, Friday the 13th means chaos.
The Castle of Chaos comes every Halloween, but the haunted house, voted best in Utah, is back to scare your pants off for two nights. From July 13 to July 14, locations in Salt Lake and Riverdale offer you "Hands on Horror" from 7:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. for just $13 a ticket.
Tickets are sold here. Visit castleofchaos.com for more information.
Layton Aloha Festival
The Ili O' Polynesia Dance Studio is hosting the Layton Aloha Festival this year. The festival will be held at the Layton Heritage Museum Ed Kenley Centennial Amphitheater on July 28 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with various types of entertainment, vendors, cultural awareness, an "Aloha Baby" contest, and a Luau performance by the Ili o' Polynesia Dance Studio.
Ili O' Polynesia will be selling Hawaiian plate lunches and beverages. For more information, contact Malia at 801- 444-3296.
