Here’s How to Score FREE ICE CREAM to Celebrate the First Day of Spring

Is there anything better than the first day of spring? Yep — the first day of spring plus ice cream. And what’s even better that that?! FREE ice cream to celebrate the first day of spring. Here’s how to score the sweet treat that won’t cost you a dime.

When we think of spring, we indulge in fantasies about flowers and sunshine and, yep, warmer weather that’s perfect for eating some yummy ice cream. That’s why Dairy Queen is celebrating the beginning of the season with #FreeConeDay. Accepting donations for the Children’s Miracle Network (appreciated, though not necessary), you’ll be able to nab yourself a classic cone.

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#FreeConeDay is today! Say hello to summer on the first day of spring, March 20, with one free small vanilla cone. Donations accepted for @cmnhospitals.

A post shared by Dairy Queen (@dairyqueen) on Mar 20, 2017 at 5:08am PDT

And while we were already aware (and loving) the fact that Dairy Queen is handing out free cones today, it looks like Rita’s Italian Ice is also in on the tasty celebration (and according to BuzzFeed, has been doing so annually for 25 years).

Get ready for #ritasice #free Italian Ice #giveaway from 12pm-9pm! Tweet a pic with your cup & #RitasFirstDayofSpring for a chance to #win! pic.twitter.com/W5mGKOS4JG

— Rita's Italian Ice (@RitasItalianIce) March 20, 2017

Folks are certainly into the free treats…

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It's finally Spring and #freeconeday is here! Head to a participating @dairyqueen near you and welcome spring with a free vanilla cone! #ad #sponsored

A post shared by Andrew Hunter (@rewhunter) on Mar 20, 2017 at 5:00am PDT

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It's here, it's here! @DairyQueen is celebrating #FreeConeDay today - get your vanilla cone before it melts, at participating locations! #ad #sponsored

A post shared by Food Photography (@snacksalldayeveryday) on Mar 20, 2017 at 7:41am PDT

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Sisters Share Everything Together 👭...#cheers #freeconeday #meandmysis #icecream #icecreamqueens #dq #vanillasky #hellomonday #dairyqueen

A post shared by Senorita Cupcake (@senoritacupcake) on Mar 20, 2017 at 12:29pm PDT

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It wasn't hard to cone-vince me to participate in #StarnesLunch #freeconeday

A post shared by Emily Featherston (@emilyfeatherston878) on Mar 20, 2017 at 12:33pm PDT

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#freeiceacream #freeconeday #dairyqueen

A post shared by Eva Reyes (@emoreno5389) on Mar 20, 2017 at 12:14pm PDT

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Pop-pop took someone for free cone day at #dairyqueen lol #spoiledpup #dq #freeconeday

A post shared by Renée Marie Kamp (@renee.kamp) on Mar 20, 2017 at 12:29pm PDT

Will you be grabbing yourself a free ice cream cone today? Let us know @BritandCo!

(h/t MissDomesticated; photo via Matt Cardy/Getty)