# SONIC Louisiana waterway preservation initiative

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sonic-louisiana-waterway-preservation-initiative
> Updated: 2026-10-02T16:00:59.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

SONIC Drive-In has launched a statewide promotion in Louisiana featuring the ‘Blue Pelican Slush’. The drink, which includes Sprite, blue coconut flavoring, and sweet cream, was developed in collaboration with Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser.

Starting October 1, 2026, all 138 SONIC locations in the state will serve the beverage through March 31, 2027. The initiative is a partnership with the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Foundation, with 100% of proceeds intended to support the ‘Love Our Waterways’ project to prevent marine litter and maintain the cleanliness of Louisiana’s waterways and communities.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Sonic expands Blue Pelican Slush statewide in Louisiana

Sonic Drive-In is selling the Blue Pelican Slush at all 138 Louisiana locations through March 2027, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Foundation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sonic-expands-blue-pelican-slush-statewide-in-louisiana

### 2026-09-24: SONIC to launch Blue Pelican Slush across Louisiana to support waterway preservation

Louisiana SONIC locations will serve the Blue Pelican Slush starting October 1 to raise funds for waterway preservation through the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Foundation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sonic-to-launch-blue-pelican-slush-across-louisiana-to-support-waterway-preservation

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Cite as: SONIC Louisiana waterway preservation initiative. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sonic-louisiana-waterway-preservation-initiative