Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, a popular nationwide chain offering a plethora of frosty culinary delights, is ringing in the arrival of the spring season by offering free Italian ices at all 588 locations across the country, including all of its shops here on Long Island.
That's right, on the first day of spring on Thursday, March 20, you can stroll into your local Rita's and get a FREE six-ounce Italian ice, a giveaway that the chain has been doing for years now.
This year, Rita's anticipates giving away one million of the frozen delights to their customers on the 20th, according to CEO and president Linda Chadwick.
"Rita's First Day of Spring Giveaway has been more than just a tradition — it's a moment of pure joy and connection that marks the start of a new season with a refreshing cup of Rita's happiness," she said. "This cherished day highlights the bond between Rita's and our fans and inspires us to continue innovating with strategic new products."
In addition to the exciting one-day giveaway, Rita's is also giving fans the chance to win one free Italian ice every week for a full year when they enter the promo code "FDOS25" in the Rita's Ice mobile app by Sunday, March 23.