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Free Italian Ice at Rita’s

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March 20, 2015

Welcome the first day of Spring with Rita's 23rd annual First Day of Spring Free Italian Ice Giveaway.

The following three Atlanta-area locations will treat guests who visit between noon and 9 p.m. to a free Italian Ice in Rita’s new, limited-edition First Day of Spring cups.

Rita's of Suwanee, 340 Town Center Avenue, Unit A-4, Suwanee. 678-765-2889.

Rita's of Dunwoody, 3530 Ashford-Dunwoody Road NE, Atlanta. 770-986-9335.

Rita's of McDonough, 16 Macon Street, McDonough. 678-782-7313.

Share your experience on social media for the chance to win a full year of free Italian Ice.

Rita’s Rewards members will earn a free “punch” on March 20 toward a free regular Italian Ice.

This has been a tradition since 1992 with the top five most popular Italian Ice flavors being Mango, Cherry, Cotton Candy, Lemon and Swedish Fish.

For more information, visit www.ritasice.com.

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Nedra Rhone is a lifestyle columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution where she has been a reporter since 2006. A graduate of Columbia University School of Journalism, she enjoys writing about the people, places and events that define metro Atlanta.

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