For the second-straight year, Rita’s Italian Ice has candled its free water ice event on the first day of spring in efforts to not have long lines with the coronavirus still impacting life.
A favorite Philadelphia spring freebie is once again no more as Rita’s Italian Ice cancels its Free Ice Day for a second year in a row due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The event, which had been scheduled for March 20, is betting yanked “to keep everyone safe,” Rita’s said on Twitter. Last year, the company similarly canceled the giveaway as the pandemic first took hold in the region.
The event usually draws thousands of people, which is a problem considering COVID-19 spreads when people have close contact.
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Thankfully for Rita’s fans, the company’s locations remain open and include takeout options.
