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Krispy Kreme's St. Patrick's Day: Free green doughnuts and a chance to win a year of sweetness

Krispy Kreme is marking St. Patrick's Day with a variety of sweet offers, including free green-glazed doughnuts for customers wearing green and the opportunity to win a "Pot of Gold Pass," which grants a year of free Original Glazed doughnuts.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Krispy Kreme's limited-time offerings: free green "O'riginal" Glazed Doughnuts for customers in green attire and a chance to win a year of free doughnuts with the "Pot of Gold Pass." Photo: Food and Wine.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Krispy Kreme's limited-time offerings: free green "O'riginal" Glazed Doughnuts for customers in green attire and a chance to win a year of free doughnuts with the "Pot of Gold Pass." Photo: Food and Wine.

St. Patrick's Day is all about lively celebrations, and this year, Krispy Kreme is bringing extra sweetness to the occasion. The iconic doughnut chain has introduced a limited-time collection of St. Patrick's Day-themed treats, featuring new flavors and fun ways for fans to indulge in the festive spirit.

From March 15 to 17, Krispy Kreme fans can delight in the return of the iconic green "O'riginal" Glazed Doughnut. To make the celebration even sweeter, customers who visit participating locations wearing green attire during these dates will receive a free green "O'riginal" Glazed Doughnut, with no purchase required.

 How to Get a Free Doughnut From Krispy Kreme on March 17. Photo: Parade. 

How to Get a Free Doughnut From Krispy Kreme on March 17. Photo: Parade. 

New St. Patrick's Day Krispy Kreme's doughnut collection

In addition to the classic green-glazed offering, Krispy Kreme has introduced four new festive doughnuts:

  • Pot of Gold Doughnut: An Original Glazed doughnut dipped in golden caramel-flavored icing, topped with caramel buttercream and gold coin glitter sprinkles.
  • Over the Rainbow Doughnut: An unglazed shell filled with cake batter-flavored Kreme™, dipped in light green icing, and adorned with shamrock rainbow sprinkles and a rainbow sugar piece.
  • Choco-Shenanigans Doughnut: An unglazed shell filled with white Kreme™, covered in chocolate icing, and finished with green icing drizzles and gold coin glitter sprinkles.
  • St. Patty's Swirl Doughnut: An Original Glazed doughnut dipped in white icing, swirled with green icing, and sprinkled with white and gold sanding sugar.

On March 17, St. Patrick's Day itself, Krispy Kreme is spreading extra luck by awarding thousands of customers with the "Pot of Gold Pass." This golden ticket entitles recipients to a dozen free Original Glazed doughnuts each month for an entire year, from April 2025 through March 2026. Winners will be randomly selected at participating locations, making every visit a potential gateway to year-long sweetness.

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How to participate for a free green Krispy Kreme doughnut?

To make the most of these festive offerings:

  • Visit Between March 15-17: Head to any participating Krispy Kreme location during these dates to enjoy the special promotions.
  • Wear Green: Donning green attire will earn you a free green "O'riginal" Glazed Doughnut, adding a tasty perk to your festive outfit.
  • Try the New Flavors: Indulge in the limited-time St. Patrick's Day doughnut collection to experience the unique flavors crafted for the occasion.
  • Cross Your Fingers: On March 17, keep an eye out for the "Pot of Gold Pass" giveaway for a chance to win free doughnuts for a year.

These St. Patrick's Day treats are available for a limited time at participating Krispy Kreme shops across the United States. Customers can purchase them in-store, opt for pickup or choose delivery through Krispy Kreme's app and website. Additionally, select grocery stores will carry six-pack assortments of the special doughnuts, ensuring fans have multiple avenues to partake in the celebration.

Krispy Kreme's St. Patrick's Day promotions offer a delightful blend of tradition and innovation, providing customers with new flavors and exciting opportunities to enjoy their favorite treats. Whether you're aiming for a free doughnut by wearing green or hoping to snag a year-long pass to sweetness, these offerings add a delicious twist to the holiday festivities.

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