Free Rita's Italian Ice Welcomes Spring In Central Bucks

DOYLESTOWN, PA ? Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard will welcome the first day of spring by giving away a tasty treat on Tuesday, March 19.

The Bucks County-based iconic frozen treats destination ? with locations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey ? is offering a free six-ounce Italian Ice giveaway in the available flavor of their choice.

With the giveaway on Tuesday, Rita's will also be rolling out a new flavor: Sour Patch Kids Watermelon, a burst of tangy and tart watermelon that will be featured as an Italian Ice, in a gelati and a topping on Rita's creamy vanilla frozen custard. It will also be offered as an Ice Blender. The flavor will only be offered for a limited time only.

Rita?s more than 550 locations, including Doylestown, Lahaska, Furlong, Chalfont, and Warrington, are expected to give away approximately one million cups of their classic Italian Ice throughout the celebration.

"Our first day of spring giveaway has become a cherished tradition with our guests, and this year, we're elevating the celebration with the exclusive launch of SOUR PATCH KIDS Watermelon Ice,? said Linda Chadwick, Rita's president and chief executive.

Rita?s signature Italian Ice is made fresh daily on-site and available in a rotating daily selection
from over 75 flavors. Other menu items at Rita?s include creamy Frozen Custard, signature Gelati, Concretes, Frozen Coffee, Rita?s Blenders, milkshakes, and more.

Rita's was founded 40 years ago by Bob Tumolo, a former Philadelphia firefighter who opened a small Italian Ice business on his front porch in Bensalem. That first shop, named after his wife, Rita, was created to offer the best-tasting, highest-quality Italian Ice. Today, Rita?s is in more than 30 states, serving up ice, custard, and happiness to millions of loyal fans.

Here is where you can get your free water ice on Tuesday:

• Chalfont, 3322 Limekiln Pike, Chalfont, PA 18914
• Chalfont, 178 East Butler Avenue, Chalfont, PA 18914
• Cross Keys Place, 4331 W Swamp Road, Doylestown, PA 18902
• Furlong, 790 Edison Furlong Road, Furlong, PA 18925
• Peddler's Village, 5860 York Road, Suite 4A, Lahaska, PA 18931
• Warrington Shopping Center, 1380 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976
• Warrington, 29-31 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976