You can tell that Spring is soon upon us, if not from the changing weather or resetting of clocks, then certainly from the annual release of shamrock shakes. Luckily, Spring ushers in a much better treat for the taste buds than those strange green milk shakes – water ice.
I’ve always been a sucker for water ice, and besides National Mustard Day, my second favorite holiday has always been that one day 
of the year when water ice is free for the masses- the first day of Spring.
Of course, you can pick up a delicious free ice from any local Rita’s on March 20th, they’re everywhere nowadays, but for a more local favorite make sure to stop by Maggie’s Italian Ice in Mechanicsburg as they too will doll out free water ice to mark this festive occasion. I like Maggie’s for the ever changing unique menu of creative flavors: peanut butter fudge, blueberries ‘n cream, and mint chocolate chip are just a few of my personal favs.
There’s no better way to celebrate the end of snow, slush, salt, and cold car seats than a free water ice- yum.
