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Free ice cream at Dairy Queen, Rita’s Italian Ice to celebrate the first day of spring

If it's free, then maybe we do scream for ice cream on the first day of spring.

A cool tradition continues: Monday is the first day of spring and that means free Rita’s. (Monica Cabrera/Morning Call file photo)
A cool tradition continues: Monday is the first day of spring and that means free Rita’s. (Monica Cabrera/Morning Call file photo)
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Do we all scream for ice cream on the first day of spring?

If the ice cream is free, then maybe so. 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.

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. Rita’s, which has locations in Apple Valley and Eagan, says they expect to give away about 1 million cups of Italian ice.