Free Treats At Rita's, Dairy Queen In Rockville Area On Monday

ROCKVILLE, MD — Monday is the first day of spring, and that means free Italian ice from Rita's and free ice cream at Dairy Queen locations coast to coast, including the stores in the Rockville area.

This is the 25th year that Rita's is giving away Italian ice to mark the change of seasons. The limit is one per visitor.

Customers are encouraged to snap a photo of their “cool treat” and share it on Instagram or Twitter for the chance to win free Rita's for a year (52 free Italian ice coupons). Use the hashtag #RitasFirstDayOfSpring from March 20-March 25 to be entered into the Rita’s First Day of Spring Photo Contest. See the rules.

These area Rita's are open from noon until 9 p.m.:

• 15430 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville
• 7211 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood
• 701 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg
• Germantown Center, 12801 Wisteria Drive, Germantown
• 3233 Spartan Road, Olney
• 13621 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring

In addition, Dairy Queen is giving away a free vanilla cone to each visitor on Monday, March 20. While the cones are free, people are encouraged to donate to the Children's Miracle Network.

Area locations are:

• Montgomery Mall, 7101 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda
• Lake Forest Mall, 701 Russell Ave #e153, Gaithersburg
• 12603 Wisteria Drive, Germantown

Image via Rita's Italian Ice.