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TIM SMITH / BRANDON SUN ARCHIVES Manitobans can claim Slurpee supremacy.

Hey, Manitoba: we have been named the Slurpee Capital of the World for the 14th straight year by 7-Eleven.

We might not have the Grey Cup or the Stanley Cup but we're getting the Slurpee Capital Trophy Cup -- and 7-Eleven officials say you can hoist it.

As part of its 44th birthday celebrations, 7-Eleven is hosting the first-ever Slurpee Capital Trophy Cup Tour beginning Thursday.

Thursday will also be free Slurpee day as 7-Eleven will give away 1,500, 12-ounce Slurpee drinks at each of its stores across Manitoba. A press release said that is 78,000 Slurpees across Manitoba.

Slurpee-lovers can see the Slurpee Capital Trophy Cup and get a photo hoisting the Cup, something you can't do with the Stanley Cup or Grey Cup unless you are a member of the winning teams.

The official tour kickoff is on Thursday at 10 a.m. at the 7-Eleven store located at 3380 Portage Avenue and Rouge Road.

The Cup will also be at:

12 noon – 1200 Jefferson Ave and Sheppard store

1:30p .m.– 1131 Nairn & Stapleton store

3:00 p.m.– 1622 St. Mary’s and River store

4:30 p.m.– 628 St. Anne’s Rd. and St. Mary’s store

Some fun facts released by 7-Eleven market manager Amrit Goraya in the media release: