Dairy Queen is treating fans to free ice cream to kick off the start of spring. On Thursday, March 20, customers can get a free small vanilla cone at participating Dairy Queen restaurants nationwide for Free Cone Day, according to the Minnesota-based burger chain. No purchase is required, except at participating mall locations.

Dairy Queen is celebrating the first day of spring with Free Cone Day! Here's how to get free ice cream on Thursday, March 20.

Dairy Queen is declaring “treat season” and preparing to celebrate with its annual Free Cone Day this week. “Now that’s a day we can all get behind!” the chain restaurant said. “Kick off treat season with a complimentary DQ® small vanilla cone. We love it so much, we might just declare it a national holiday!"