(WJW) - Dairy Queen will once again celebrate the start of spring with its Free Cone Day. The company announced the annual event will happen on March 20 to coincide with the first day of spring. Beyond irritable: Hangry is biological stress On Thursday, DQ fans can enjoy a free small vanilla soft-serve cone by simply stopping in at a participating location nationwide. But, this year, DQ is sweetening the deal and offering soft-serve fans a chance to win "Free Cones for a Year." "No holiday is complete without a special treat and DQ is helping fans countdown to Free Cone Day in a big way. Now through March 19, fans can download the DQ® App and sign up for DQ Rewards to enter for a chance to win Free Cones for a Year!" read a press release. Your 2025 Cleveland-area fish fry guide Free cones will be available all day on March 20 while supplies last with a limit of one cone per person. To find a local participating DQ restaurant, download the DQ app or visit DairyQueen.com. ...read more read less