Free Rita's Italian Ice: Where Manahawkin Residents Can Get Some

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Warmer weather, flowers in bloom and a free Italian ice. Spring brings with it so many great things.

March 20 is the first day of spring and for the 31st time, Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is offering a free ice in a flavor of your choice.

This year, a new flavor will be available that day: Gummy Bear Ice.

In addition, from March 13 – March 20, all Rita's app users will have the opportunity to enter into a sweepstakes for a chance to win Free Ice for a Year by entering the promo code SPRING23 into their Rita's app. For complete rules and regulations, see www.ritasice.com/FDOS2023Sweeps.

"We're excited to continue our beloved Italian Ice giveaway tradition on the First Day of Spring as we take pride in lifting the spirits of many of our fans across the country as spring means warmer weather is on its way," said Linda Chadwick, CEO of Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard. "We hope to see everyone enjoying their free ice at Rita's on March 20, and encourage entering to win free ice for a year on the Rita's app."

Here's the closest Rita's locations to Barnegat and Manahawkin:

• Rita's of Manahawkin: 50 W. Bay Ave.
• Rita's of Surf City: 1801 Long Beach Blvd.
• Rita's of Little Egg Harbor: 695 Route 9 S.