Sunday was the official first day of Spring and around Erie most people know it as free Italian ice day at Rita's.

Erie News Now has learned if you didn't get your free ice yesterday it's not too late.

The free promotional size Italian ices are up for grabs all week long you just have to download the app.

Owner of the new Rita's on State Street in downtown Erie says it's great to welcome new customers with a free sweet treat.

"It's great the look on their faces and  the happiness it brings," says Franchisee, Liz Brown. "When we are training our employees and our team we tell them we serve three things, we serve Italian ice, we serve frozen custard and we serve happiness and this will just show how much happiness it brings."

When downloading the new Rita's app you will start earning rewards along with seeing which of the 900 different flavors are available that day.