Tuesdays can be a drag. Luckily, April 9 at Ben & Jerry’s may offer some sweet respite from the mid-week blues. In honor of National Unicorn Day, the ice cream company is offering free cones to its customers all day long.
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Ben & Jerry’s announced in a statement that participating Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops across the globe will be giving away unlimited ice cream cones and cups from 12 P.M. to 8 P.M. The cofounders of the company, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, started the tradition 40 years ago in 1979 as a way of expressing gratitude for their local Vermont community who helped to support the ice cream store in its inaugural year of business.
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Long lines and large crowds are anticipated for the duration of the event. Even though the freebie is limited to just one scoop, Ben & Jerry’s encourages its patrons to make more than one trip.