These Wisconsin businesses are offering deals Thursday for the first day of spring

Springtime is finally here. March 20 marks the first day of the new season and companies are celebrating by offering deals and freebies to customers.
According to the meteorological definition, spring started on March 1. But the astronomical start to spring is Thursday, March 20.
If you're looking to celebrate the start of spring with a good deal, here's what you need to know.
The astronomical start of spring is March 20, which coincides with the spring equinox.
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Shake Shack is offering a free Avocado Bacon Burger with a minimum $10 purchase between March 16 and April 7, 2025. The offer is limited to one free burger per order, and the order must include a minimum of $10 of food or beverage purchases.
Customers must use promotional code 'SHOWDOWN' at checkout. You can find your nearest Shake Shack location here.
Dairy Queen's annual Free Cone Day is Thursday and participating locations across the country are offering customers one free small vanilla cone.
The cones are available while supplies last, limited to one per customer, and free cones are not available for delivery through the DQ Rewards mobile app.
This year, Dairy Queen is partnering with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals for Free Cone Day. Choose to dip your cone in one of Dairy Queen's dipped coatings for $1 and the fast food chain will donate the dollar to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
Dunkin' Rewards members can earn 3x points on Dunkin' Refreshers on March 20 in honor of the first day of spring, including the Raspberry Watermelon Dunkin' Refresher.
Rewards Members must activate the offer prior to placing the order and bonus points are eligible on Dunkin' Refresher items only.
Jamba has unveiled its new "Over Ice" line of iced drinks, and to celebrate the new beverages and also celebrate the first day of spring, the company is offering a deal.
Jamba is offering customers $1 iced beverages on March 20 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time at participating locations. The offer is only valid in-stores for a small iced beverage in the Mangomorphosis or Dragonberry Blitz flavors.
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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: First day of spring deals in Wisconsin at Dairy Queen, Dunkin, Jamba

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