L&L to give away free Spam musubi on Aug. 8

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is celebrating National Spam Musubi Day by giving away free musubi at participating locations nationwide.

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On Saturday, Aug. 8, guests can receive one free SPAM musubi from noon to 4 p.m. Hawaii time, while supplies last.

Some participating restaurants will also offer special events, menu promotions, entertainment and giveaways.

“National Spam Musubi Day has become a meaningful tradition for our L&L ohana because it brings people together around a food that is deeply connected to Hawaii,” said Elisia Flores, CEO of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue. “Spam musubi is nostalgic and iconic.”

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National Spam Musubi Day was established in 2021 through a proclamation by Hawaii’s governor and recognition by the National Day Archives. The date, Aug. 8, was chosen in honor of Hawaii’s 808 area code.

L&L said the annual event celebrates one of Hawaii’s best-known local foods while sharing the islands’ food culture with communities across the country.

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