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Ben & Jerry's Offering Free Cones Tuesday

Enjoy the warm weather with a free scoop of your favorite Ben and Jerry's flavor.

Talk about good timing—long-awaited warm spring temperatures are arriving in the Washington, DC region just as Ben & Jerry's celebrates its annual Free Cone Day.

Participating locations are offering a free scoop to loyal patrons Tuesday, and Twitter is abuzz with tweets filed under the hashtag #freeconeday.

Check out this handy map from the Huffington Post to find a participating location near you. (Hint: there's one in Silver Spring.) 

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Free Cone Day ushers in the summer freebie season, Time reports. Mark your calendars now for Free Comic Book Day on May 4, National Doughnut Day on the first Friday in June, and 7-Eleven Day—typically marked with free slurpees on July 7, though 7-Eleven has yet to officially announce the promotion, according to the report.

What's your favorite Ben & Jerry's flavor? Tell us in the comments.

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