Happy National Hot Dog Day!

Published July 23, 2015 5:08am MST

U.S.

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - It's always a good day to enjoy a nice, savory hot dog - but Thursday you can justify that craving!

Hot dog lovers can rejoice, because the day we have all been waiting for is here! Thursday, July 23 is National Hot Dog Day! Whether you love an all beef frank with mustard, relish and celery salt, or just some ketchup and onion with chili cheese, Thursday is the day to grab a bite and celebrate! On top of all that, July is considered National Hot Dog Month.

And if hot dogs are your favorite food, there is no need to be ashamed! A crack team of encased meat experts say Americans eat roughly 7 billion hot dogs during the summer months. Wowza!

If you are looking for a place to grab a hot dog today, try out the Vienna Beef hot dog locator.

Plus, enjoy these hot dog deals!

7-Eleven: $1 for an all-beef quarter-pound big-bite hot dog.

Sonic: $1 for an All-American Dog or Chili Cheese Coney. (6-inch premium only)