National Root Beer Float Day 2024 is on Tuesday, Aug. 6. A&W restaurants are giving away free small floats from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

If you want a root beer float without the extra foam, take a page from the trusty bartender’s manual: Slightly tilt the mug or glass (about 20 degrees) while s-l-o-w-l-y pouring in the root beer.