So Rita's has been giving out free Italian Ices on the first day of spring since 1992 and this was the first time I'd heard about it. Thanks, Yelp!
Stopped by here today (3/20/17) and was glad to see it wasn't busy. The folks at the counter were helpful and allowed samples, but I just went with a mix of cotton candy and Swedish Fish and topped it with chocolate custard. I knew the two fruity flavors would clash with the chocolate, but I still went for it.
I paid $1 for the custard and it was good, but the concoction would've been better without it or maybe with a mild vanilla flavor. The Swedish Fish tasted just like the candy and the cotton candy also had a genuine flavor. I'd be back and probably skip the custard and try more flavors! A nice sweet treat, especially with the warmer weather.