Celebrate the first day of spring in Bucks County, Montco with free ice cream

Spring kicks off Monday, March 20, and lasts till summer arrives on Wednesday, June 21.

Chirping birds, blooming flowers and days spent relaxing on the patio are spring staples. However you prefer to spend the season, make sure you treat yourself to a celebratory spring activity on Monday.

Get your free Rita’s Italian Ice

Rita’s Italian Ice

Maybe you’ve been getting your free treat since childhood. Or maybe you started the tradition with your own kids.

Regardless of how the practice came to be, we can all agree that getting a free Italian Ice from Rita’s is a sweet way to start spring off.

Monday will be the 31st anniversary of Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard hosting the annual giveaway.

All customers will receive a free Italian Ice in the flavor of their choice, including a new flavor that will be released on Monday called the Gummy Bear Ice, to celebrate the first day of spring.

Rita’s expects to give away 1 million free cups of Italian Ice. Make sure you’re one of them by visiting the location near you.

Free ice cream from Dairy Queen

Get a free small vanilla Dairy Queen cone at participating locations on Monday, March 20, the first day of spring.

If Italian ice isn’t your preferred dessert, Dairy Queen has you covered.

The beloved chain is kicking off the start of the season with Free Cone Day. Small vanilla cones, with Dairy Queen’s signature ice cream curl, will be offered free of charge.

The limit is one per person while supplies last. The offer may not be valid on delivery or mobile orders.

Our advice? Check out your local Dairy Queen and get your cone early to avoid being left without a satisfied sweet tooth.

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This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Free ice cream or water ice to celebrate first day of spring