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title: Dairy Queen Is Giving Away Free Ice Cream Cones on the First Day of Spring
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![Temperatures Soar To Highest Of The Year](https://img.money.com/2014/07/4522792241.jpg)
*A giant plastic ice cream cone glints in the sun on the South Beach*

The first day of spring is going to be pretty sweet: [Dairy Queen](https://time.com/4259554/st-patricks-day-green-foods/item/dairy-queen-grasshopper-mousse-pie-blizzard/) celebrating its annual Free Cone Day in participating stores nationwide.

The chain will give away a free small cone of vanilla [ice cream](http://www.extracrispy.com/food/1585/having-ice-cream-for-breakfast-can-make-you-smarter) per customer on March 20. The offer is available at most locations outside of the company's stores in mall complexes.

You can enjoy the free ice cream while supporting a good cause. That day, DQ is accepting donations on behalf of the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

"Obviously, it's not required, but all fans are encouraged to," a Dairy Queen spokesperson [told Today](http://www.today.com/food/dairy-queen-free-cone-day-march-20-2017-sweet-cause-t109260).

Dairy Queen says it raised $200,000 nationwide in 2016, and more than $120 million for the cause over the past 32 years.

Dairy Queen isn't the only ice cream seller offering free cones this year. On April 4, Ben & Jerry's is showing its gratitude to its customer base with a Free Cone Day, as well.

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