Anyone who visits a Rita's location on the first day of spring on Thursday, March 20, will receive a free 6-ounce water ice in the flavor of their choice. Rita's expects to give away 1 million cups at their more than 575 locations, including several in the Philadelphia region.

Rita's newest flavor will launch in time for its first day of spring giveaway on March 20, when customers can get a free 6-ounce Italian ice.

An Italian ice company well-known throughout the mid-Atlantic is helping you begin spring with a cool treat. Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard will hand out free six-ounce Italian ices at all of its locations,