Vermont-based Ben & Jerry’s is giving away free ice cream Tuesday — Free Cone Day — a tradition since 1979, a year after the company was established.
“During the much-loved tradition, Ben & Jerry’s aims to spread some joy across the globe, one ice cream-filled cone at a time,” Ben & Jerry’s said a March news release.
“Free Cone Day has always been about gratitude — we want to thank our fans for being the best fans in the world with free ice cream and a moment of pure joy,” Dave Stever, Ben & Jerry’s CEO, said a statement. “This year, more than ever, we’re reminded how powerful those small moments of happiness can be.”
Here’s what to know about this year’s Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s.
When is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s?
Free Cone Day is from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 8,
What do you get on Free Cone Day?
Customers may redeem a free Ben & Jerry’s scoop of their choice, cone included, at any participating Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop on Free Cone Day.
Ice cream lovers are encouraged to “get back in line as many times as they’d like.”
How to find a Ben & Jerry’s near me
A Ben & Jerry’s ice cream parlor as seen Sept. 23, 2021, in Miami, Florida.
Visit Scoop Shops & Catering Near Me | Ben & Jerry’s to find a Ben & Jerry’s scoop shop near you.
The Scoop Shop in Michigan is located at 304 S. State St. in Ann Arbor.
Customers can join the Flavor Fanatics ice cream rewards program for “an extra drizzle of euphoria on every cone, sundae, and shake, including free ice cream for your birthday!”
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day: How to get free ice cream in Ann Arbor