Free Rainbow Cone For Moms, Expecting Moms On Mother's Day

FLOSSMOOR, IL — Rainbow Cone fans who are moms (or expecting), you're in for a special treat on Mother's Day.

Rainbow Cone locations—including the truck at 19801 Crawford Ave. in Flossmoor—are offering a free Rainbow Cone with a $5 purchase.

"As the azaleas bloom and the days grow warmer, it's time to rekindle our cherished Mother's Day tradition," the company said in a release. "For years, you've made us part of your special day, creating joyful memories over our signature Rainbow Cone. This year, we're once again extending our invitation to keep this colorful tradition alive!"

The Flossmoor sweet stop is open 12 to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Never had a Rainbow Cone (where have you been)? It was created in 1926 by "Grandpa Joe" Sapp, who "was never satisfied with just one ice cream flavor and instead stacked five delicious options on a single cone for a one-of-a-kind culinary classic," the company said. They still stack the same flavors today: orange sherbet, pistachio, Palmer House, strawberry, and chocolate.

The cone has been a staple of the Chicago dessert scene for over 95 years.

All Rainbow Cone locations are participating in the Mother's Day deal, exclusing Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, and Lincoln Park Zoo.