Detroit McDonald's gives away free backpacks with school supplies

Detroit area McDonald's give 1,000 backpacks of school supplies out

Just in time for back to school, some area McDonald's location is celebrating the season.

From Aug. 17 to Aug. 21, about 20 Detroit-area McDonald's will be giving away 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies.

To qualify --- all parents have to do is *enter* the McDonald’s "get backpackin to school" sweepstakes.

Some lucky  kids went home with some free school supplies today.

Four restaurants will be giving away 50 backpacks per day.

Locations around Detroit:

Aug. 18

10-11:30 p.m. 15501 Plymouth Road

12-1:30 p.m. 13676 Grand River

2-3:30 p.m. Wyoming Avenue

4-5:30 p.m. 17121 Livernois

Aug. 19

10-11:30 a.m. 2889 W. Grand Blvd.

12-1:30 p.m. 13500 Linwood St.

2-3:30 p.m. 9815 W. Grand River

4-5:30 p.m. 6876 Michigan Avenue

Aug. 20

10-11:30 a.m. 14271 Gratiot Ave.

12-1:30 p.m. 19840 Van Dyke Ave.

2-3:30 p.m. 20405 Conant St.

4-5:30 p.m. 1321 W. Eight Mile Rd.

Aug. 21

10-11:30 a.m. 16950 Harper Ave.

12-1:30 p.m. 3975 Connor Rd

2-3:30 p.m. 10400 Gratiot Ave.

4-5:30 p.m. 1000 Mack Ave.

For complete rules go to www.backpackdetroit.com

No purchase necessary, must be present to win, limit 50 backpacks per restaurant.