Here's Where You Can Get Free Treats In NJ On 1st Day Of Spring

NEW JERSEY — After a relatively mild winter, spring is finally here— and what better way to celebrate than with free ice cream and Italian ice?

Rita's and Dairy Queen are both offering their free treats to celebrate the start of spring. Unlike last year when spring started with several inches of snow, this year's first day of spring is expected to be sunny with temperatures in the mid-50s, so you can enjoy dessert outside.

Rita's will give away a free small Italian ice to all customers who stop by on March 20.

The promotion runs from noon to 9 p.m.; custard can be added on top for an additional charge. With over 100 locations in New Jersey, there's no shortage of free Italian ice.

Click here to find your closest Rita's location.

Dairy Queen is handing out free small vanilla cones on all day long at participating stores on Wednesday. Customers are asked to make a contribution to the Children's Miracle Network as part of the promotion.

Only the following locations are participating: Allendale, Bayville, Belmar, Bernardsville, Butler, Clark, Clarksburg, Cranford, Emerson, Freehold, Hackettstown, Kenvil, Little Ferry, Mahwah Manchester, Manasquan, New Foundland, Northvale, Old Tappan, Passaic Plainfield, Point Pleasant, Rahway, Red Bank, Ringwood, Rochelle Park, Saddle Brook, South Amboy, Sussex, Toms River, Union, Washington, Wayne (1220 Hamburg Turnpike), West Milford, Wyckoff.

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