


Do we all scream for ice cream on the first day of spring?
If the ice cream is free, then maybe we do. Both Dairy Queen and Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard are giving away cold treats Monday to welcome spring and, theoretically, warmer temperatures.
Dairy Queen fans can make their way to any non-mall location in the U.S. for a free small vanilla soft-serve cone. The celebration lasts all day but is limited to one cone per person while supplies last, and may not be available on delivery or mobile orders.
And while temperatures on the East Coast may not be quite warm enough for an icy treat, long lines are expected local Rita’s Italian Ice locations in Pennsylvania, according to the Morning Call. Rita’s is offering a free Italian ice to all customers who visit one of their more than 550 locations across the country Monday. Customers can choose any flavor, including Rita’s newest offering – Gummy Bear Ice. The Rita’s team says they expect to give away about 1 million cups of Italian ice.
But, for those hankering for a more savory treat, there’s something for that, too. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has partnered up with Hidden Valley to offer up a ranch-flavored ice cream starting Monday. Don’t gag just yet – Hidden Valley’s Rachel Garrison tells the New York Daily News that it goes great “with crushed pretzels or potato chips for a perfect salty crunch.”
Van Leeuwen’s limited edition offering will be available to buy at most Walmart stores nationwide through May 28.