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Freebies For First Day Of Spring Around Burke

While It may not feel like the first day of spring, you can brave the cold and get free frozen desserts to mark the occasion.

Tuesday, March 20 is the first day of spring, and that means free frozen dessert deals are going on.

That is, if you don't mind getting a frozen dessert in the cold winter storm.

Rita's Ice and Dairy Queen are serving up freebies in and around Burke for those willing to brave the ugly weather. See more details about the freebies below.

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Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen is offering a coupon for a free small, vanilla cone for the first day of spring at participating, non-mall locations. The coupon is good all day Tuesday, March 20, and the limit is one per person. Go to the website for a copy of the coupon, as well.

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The Burke Dairy Queen is located at 6050-E, Burke Commons Road at Burke Town Center.

Rita's

For the 26th year, Rita's Ice is marking the start of spring with one free Italian ice per person. Customers can also upgrade to a gelato with vanilla, chocolate, cotton candy or mint custard for $1.

The closest Rita's Italian Ice is located at 10726 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax. Tuesday hours are noon-9 p.m.

Image of a Dairy Queen store in Charlotte Hall, Maryland via Win McNamee/Getty Images

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