This Friday, November 8, marked Starbucks Red Cup Day 2024 in Mexico, one of the year’s most eagerly awaited dates for fans of the coffee giant. The buzz surrounding this special day began days in advance, as fans flocked to Google searching for details on how to secure their very own reusable red holiday cup. Known for its seasonal flair and collectible appeal, the Reusable Red Cup Day promotion led to long lines, social media excitement, and early morning waits across Starbucks locations throughout Mexico.
What is Red Cup Day at Starbucks, and Why Do Fans Love It?
Red Cup Day is a cherished annual event where Starbucks rewards customers with a free reusable red holiday cup for purchasing a qualifying beverage. This iconic cup has become a holiday collectible, making Red Cup Day a date that Starbucks fans mark on their calendars each year. In 2024, Mexican Starbucks stores were gifted with 170,000 hot drink cups and 102,000 cold drink cups for the promotion, which created significant excitement and a race to get one before supplies ran out.
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How Did Starbucks Fans in Mexico Experience Red Cup Day 2024?
This Friday, early risers lined up at Starbucks stores well before opening hours to ensure they’d get their hands on a free red cup. As the morning unfolded, queues stretched outside stores, and customers waited with patience and anticipation. By the time doors opened, Starbucks was already buzzing with activity, with some customers ordering five, six, or even seven beverages to collect multiple red cups.
Throughout the day, social media was flooded with posts, photos, and videos showcasing Starbucks’ festive atmosphere and the excitement among fans. Some customers shared snapshots of their well-earned red cups, celebrating their success. Others humorously shared how their dedication to the Red Cup Day wait led them to arrive late to work or miss appointments. For some, the long lines didn’t pan out, as the cups were gone before they reached the front, leaving them disappointed but already looking forward to next year.
What Are the Rules of Starbucks Red Cup Day Promotion in Mexico?
In Mexico, customers could receive a free red reusable cup on November 8, 2024, by purchasing one of the following:
- A Grande (400 mL) or Venti (500 mL) hot handcrafted beverage (to receive a red reusable hot cup)
- A Grande or Venti cold or Frappuccino beverage (to receive a cold red reusable cup)
The promotion lasted until supplies ran out, which, as expected, didn’t take long. Hot red cups were available for orders of hot drinks, and iced red cups were available with cold or Frappuccino drinks. This promotional event, while generous, limited customers to one cup per eligible drink and excluded bottled beverages and brewed coffee. The Red Cup Day promotion was valid in all Starbucks locations across Mexico, including pick-up and delivery orders via Starbucks’ official delivery services and third-party platforms.
How Does Starbucks Red Cup Day in Mexico Compare to the U.S.?
In an exciting twist, Starbucks launched its holiday menu in Mexico on Monday, November 4, a few days before the U.S. release on Thursday, November 7. This early access to holiday flavors gave Mexican Starbucks fans a head start on enjoying festive drinks like the Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, and new Cran-Merry Refreshers. However, while Mexico has already celebrated Red Cup Day, the U.S. has yet to announce its official date. Starbucks fans in the U.S. anticipate it may happen next week, based on previous years’ schedules.
Pero la niña quiere su vaso de Starbucks, buenos días 🌞 pic.twitter.com/LwvyOIM8Rz
— ISG Pamelishaa 💜| #Worlds2024 (@pamelishaa) November 8, 2024
La mercadotecnia de @Starbucks está brutal.
Filas Godínez por un vaso navideño… 🫠#Puebla #Starbucks #CaféMañanero pic.twitter.com/qA8m7L9ocp
— YeYo Producer (@yeyo_producer) November 8, 2024
@Starbucks así la filas por el vaso de temporada pic.twitter.com/ngaz5wi2P9
— Adrian MO (@AdrianMOrtiz80) November 8, 2024
Soy víctima de la mercadotecnia, hasta fila hice. #Starbucks pic.twitter.com/jztLvw9Nuu
— luisa lane escort (@MILFcdmx) November 8, 2024
Iba bien feliz al Starbucks y hay fila como para un mes 🙁
— J (@JulissaabigailO) November 8, 2024
Ya no alcancé el vaso navideño de Starbucks y ahora soy antisistema .
Hago un llamado a la anarquía colectiva .
Gracias y maldiciones ✨🙏🏼✨— Still life. (@suppernnova) November 8, 2024
🎅🏻🎄🎁 | Conseguimos vaso de Navidad de Starbucks. pic.twitter.com/kTtX26ydzS
— Guz! (@Guzho619) November 8, 2024
