Get Free Italian Ice At Rita's In Howell To Welcome Spring

HOWELL, NJ — It's a chilly first day of spring, but what does that matter when you can get free Italian ice at Rita's?

Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard is keeping its tradition of offering free Italian ice on the first day of spring again in 2023, including a new flavor that will be available Monday, which marks the start of spring. Shops are open until 9 p.m.

All day Monday, Rita's around Monmouth County - including at 4502 Route 9 South in Howell - will be serving up the deal. Just show up at your local Rita's to claim the free treat. There's no purchase necessary to get the freebie, nor is there an app needed to get in on the deal.

But you can get the Rita's app on the Apple Store here and on the Google Play store here.

Rita’s has 108 stores in New Jersey, including these in several local locations in Monmouth County:

• Eatontown: 76C Highway 35, Eatontown, 07724
• Freehold: 47 W. Main St., Freehold, 07728
• Howell: 4502 Route 9 South, Howell, 07731
• Manalapan: 342 Route 9, Manalapan, 07726