Free Cone Day Is Back at Dairy Queen! On March 20, Fans Can Celebrate by Enjoying a Free Vanilla Soft-serve Cone at Participating DQ Locations

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 3, 2025--

As spring blooms appear and longer, sunnier days lie ahead, American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ) is starting off the season sweeter than ever. On March 20, the first day of spring, participating DQ® locations nationwide will celebrate the sweetest holiday of the year – Free Cone Day.

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As part of the annual fan-favorite day, treat lovers can enjoy a free small vanilla soft-serve cone* featuring the iconic DQ curl on top. Over the years, Free Cone Day has become a beloved tradition that brings fans together to welcome the changing season, while enjoying a delicious treat with family and friends.

"Free Cone Day is by far one of our favorite days of the year,” said Maria Hokanson, Executive Vice President of Marketing at ADQ. “There’s nothing sweeter than enjoying a tasty cone – on DQ – to kick off a season full of reasons to celebrate.”

No holiday is complete without a special treat and DQ is helping fans countdown to Free Cone Day in a big way. Now through March 19, fans can download the DQ® App and sign up for DQ Rewards to enter for a chance to win Free Cones for a Year!** From celebrating Free Cone Day to enjoying the iconic curl whenever the craving hits, DQ is bringing happy to the new season. To view the complete sweepstakes rules, visit the following link.

Fans can visit DairyQueen.com or download the DQ® App to find a local DQ restaurant on March 20. Fans can also share their Free Cone Day celebrations on social media tagging @DairyQueen and using #FreeConeDay.

*Free small vanilla cone at participating US non-mall locations, and at participating mall locations with purchase. All day, limit one per person. While supplies last. Not valid on delivery or mobile orders.

**NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Ends 3/19/2025. Open only to residents of the US (Excluding Texas). For details and Terms and Conditions, visithttps://www.quikly.com/q/RKyhZpA/terms.

About International Dairy Queen

International Dairy Queen, Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation and Dairy Queen Canada, Inc. Through its subsidiaries, IDQ develops, licenses and services a system of more than 7,500 DQ restaurants in 20 countries. IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (Berkshire), which is led by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

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DQ wishes fans a Happy Free Cone Day at participating DQ® restaurants nationwide on March 20 (Photo: Business Wire)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and seven assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 131-94 win Friday night.

Stephen Curry sat out because of a left ankle sprain and backcourt mate Jimmy Butler became ill earlier in the day. Draymond Green rested, while Jonathan Kuminga missed the game with back soreness.

That left Steve Kerr's starting lineup as Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, Will Richard, Gui Santos and Quinten Post.

Kerr was optimistic Curry would play Saturday against the Jazz.

Gilgeous-Alexander shot 10 for 20 with three 3-pointers and converted all seven of his free throws for his seventh game in the last nine with 30 or more points — and now three straight. He had 38 points on 13-for-21 shooting with five 3-pointers in the last matchup against the Warriors.

Chet Holmgren contributed 15 points and a season-best 15 rebounds — two off his career high — as Oklahoma City (30-5) won a fourth straight following its first two-game skid of the season.

Richard had 13 points and five rebounds, Al Horford and Moody also scored 13 while Pat Spencer dished out 11 assists against the defending champion Thunder, who had lost their previous two road games but also won 124-112 at Golden State exactly a month earlier on Dec. 2.

Richard's 3-pointer with 7:19 left in the second quarter got Golden State within 38-36 before Oklahoma City answered with a 19-0 run to go ahead 64-45 at halftime.

The Warriors had won two straight, five of six and three in a row at home, where they are in a stretch with 10 of 11 at Chase Center.

Thunder: Visit Phoenix on Sunday.

Warriors: Host Utah on Saturday night to complete a back-to-back.

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Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (15) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) shoots a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) shoots while defended by Golden State Warriors center Trayce Jackson-Davis (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)