'We are Wawa!': A convenience chain with a cult following opened a super-sized location in Washington, DC - and people are freaking out

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'We are Wawa!': A convenience chain with a cult following opened a super-sized location in Washington, DC - and people are freaking out

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Wawa on opening day in Washington, DC

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  • Wawa opened its first location in Washington, DC on Thursday. 
  • The much-anticipated location is also the largest Wawa in the world. 
  • People swarmed to the new Wawa, camping out for hours before opening and rejoicing at the arrival of the cult favorite. 


Wawa just opened its largest location yet in Washington, DC - and local fans of the convenience chain are swarming to the shop. 

The gas station and convenience chain opened its first ever location in Washington, DC on Thursday morning. The location has the additional distinction of being the largest Wawa in the world. 

The reaction was overwhelming. People flooded to the location, lining up hours before opening. One person even says he camped out the night before to make sure he was the first person in line. 

Here's what the chaotic and ecstatic scene was like on Wawa's first day of business in Washington, DC. 

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