National Fried Chicken Day facts for kids
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National Fried Chicken Day is a fun day celebrated every year in the United States on July 6. It's a special day to enjoy one of America's favorite foods: fried chicken!
No one is quite sure how this day started. But it's a great excuse to eat lots of yummy fried chicken, prepared in many different ways.
Many popular fried chicken restaurants, like KFC and Church's Chicken, often have special deals and promotions on this day. Other restaurants, such as Grandy's, might also join in the celebration.
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Celebrating Fried Chicken Day
On National Fried Chicken Day, people celebrate by making and eating fried chicken. You can find many different recipes for fried chicken. Some people like it spicy, while others prefer it crispy and mild.
Restaurant Deals
Many fast-food chains that specialize in fried chicken offer special discounts. They might have deals on buckets of chicken or combo meals. This makes it easy for families and friends to celebrate together.
Fried Chicken Day Around the World
While National Fried Chicken Day is mainly celebrated in the United States, other countries also enjoy this tasty food. Sometimes, they even have their own special ways of celebrating.
Australia's Celebration
In Australia, KFC once held a fun contest for National Fried Chicken Day in 2018. They offered a chance to win free fried chicken for a whole year! To enter, people had to share on social media why they deserved to win.
The winner was a 19-year-old who, with a friend, got a small KFC logo tattoo on her foot. In Australia, this day is often celebrated on July 7. This is because of the time difference from the United States.
