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

CHATHAM, NJ — Spring is almost here, and there's no better way to celebrate than with free water ice.

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

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 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 location to Chatham:

• Rita’s of Mt. Olive: 30 International Dr. South, Flanders
• Rita’s of Scotch Plains: 111 Terrill Road, Plainfield
• Rita’s of Berkeley Heights: 412 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights
• Rita’s of Hackettstown: 470 Schooleys Mountain Road, Hackettstown