Free Ice Cream at DQ and Italian ice at Rita's for the first day of Spring.

The first day of spring (the vernal equinox commences at 11:06 p.m.) is being celebrated with freebies. Rita’s is giving away free Italian Ice today, and it is also free cone day at Dairy Queen.

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Dairy Queen

The offer is valid throughout the day and there is a limit of one per person until supplies last.

The deal is not valid for delivery or mobile orders.

DQ Rewards members will also receive double points on any purchase on March 19th.

DQ locations in Connecticut

There are DQ locations in:

Bridgeport
Brookfield
Cheshire
Cromwell
East Hartford
Enfield
Fairfield
Glastonbury
Groton
Guilford
Kensington
Manchester
Meriden
Milford
Milldale
Monroe
New Haven
Newington
Niantic
North Branford
North Haven
Norwich
Old Saybrook
Pawcatuck
Plainville
Portland
South Windsor
Stamford
Stratford
Taftville
Torrington
Wallingford
Waterbury
West Haven
Westbrook
Willimantic
Winsted

Rita’s

Free Ice Day at Rita’s Italian Ice is on March 19th.

Tomorrow (Tuesday, March 19th) is not only the first day of Spring, but it’s also FREE ICE DAY at Rita’s. Yeesss! There’s a new flavor debuting too.

Rita’s affectionally calls is FDOS (First Day of Spring). Whatever it is called, you’ll receive free ice to celebrate the return of spring and the return of Rita’s.

They want you to “Ring in Spring” with free ice. Cute, right?

If you don’t remember to go get your free ice, driving past your local Rita’s tomorrow will definitely jog your memory. There’s always a long line. Who doesn’t love free Rita’s ice?

Stop by your local Rita’s for a free 6oz ice cream of your choice (adding custard is extra). You can choose from the classic flavors (flavors may vary depending on location) or try the brand new ice flavor that is making its debut tomorrow.

Rita’s is set to introduce a new ice flavor on the first day of spring

Yup, there’s a new flavor for 2024. Actually, I’ve heard there may be more than one. This one will have you reminiscing about your childhood.

Kathy, the local Rita’s manager, gave me a few hints before revealing the truth.

Hint #1 – It’s also a candy.
Hint #2 – At first it’s sweet, then sour + watermelon.
Hint #3 – The candy version is popular right now.

Rita’s new limited edition flavor is Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Ice

You guessed it! It is watermelon ice with sour Patch Kids.

Doesn’t it look good? Yum. There’s a layer of watermelon dust on it.

Linda Chadwick, President & CEO of Rita’s is excited about the new flavor saying, “At Rita’s, our guests inspire us to push our flavor innovation further each year and we are thrilled to partner with the SOUR PATCH KIDS brand to deliver this unique take on a sour-then-sweet favorite in only a way Rita’s can. We hope to see everyone at Rita’s on March 19 to enjoy a free cup of Ice on us.”

Rita’s hours for free ice day are from 12pm to 9pm.