The first Friday in June is National Doughnut Day and this year it falls on Friday, June 1st, 2018.
Doughnut Day was established by The Salvation Army in 1938 to honor The Salvation Army’s “Doughnut Lassies,” who served the treats to soldiers during World War I. The “Doughnut Lassies” are often credited with popularizing the doughnut in the United States when the troops returned home from war.
The Salvation Army celebrated the first National Doughnut Day in Chicago in 1938 to help raise funds during the Great Depression and commemorate the work of the “Doughnut Lassies.”
Here are some ways to celebrate for National Doughnut Day here in Orlando, with lots of specials including free doughnuts:
Krispy Kreme
Any donut free – no purchase necessary, but we suggest a cup of dark roast for ultimate dunking.
Krispy Kreme Winter Park
1031 S. Orlando Avenue (17-92), Winter Park, FL 32789
Krispy Kreme Millenia
4080 Millenia Blvd., Orlando, FL 32939
Krispy Kreme Kissimmee – East
5310 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
(192 / Mile Marker 11.5), Kissimmee, FL 34746
Dunkin Donuts
Free “classic” donut with purchase of a beverage.
Wawa
Any donut free with purchase of a specialty beverage.
The Donut King
Free glazed donut – No purchase necessary.
208 S. Highway 27, Minneola
3716 Howell Branch Road, Winter Park
thedonutking.com
The Glass Knife
Offering a complimentary glazed doughnut with a purchase of a coffee on Friday, June 1 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.; they will also be debuting their newest edition, the “Doughnut Banana Split;” and last, but certainly not least, offering one lucky Instagram winner complimentary donuts for a year. Entering the contest is simple – like the post the post on @theglassknifewp Instagram page, follow @theglassknifewp and tag 3 friends. The contest ends at 11:59 am EST on Friday, June 1. Details can be found on their Instagram page.
DUCK DONUTS
710 Centerview Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34741
(407) 350-5832
One free donut (bare, cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar) no purchase necessary. There will also be raffles, music, an area for guests to take pictures, and warm, fresh donuts – made to order. ?With each free donut, each guest will receive a coupon for their next trip to DUCK DONUTS.