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Rita's Italian Ice offering free treats on first day of spring

Rita’s Italian Ice is offering a free treat to mark the first day of spring.
Rita’s Italian Ice is offering a free treat to mark the first day of spring.
By Joy Johnston, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
March 20, 2018

As the country says farewell to a long, harsh winter for many, it's time to celebrate springtime with a free treat.

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Rita's Italian Ice is once again giving away a free Italian ice on March 20 from noon to 9 p.m.

The promotion has grown in popularity over the years, with almost 1 million Italian ice cups given away in a nine-hour period in 2017, according to Rita's.

For those who love cool treats, Dairy Queen will mark the first day of spring with a free cone promotion.

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