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First Day Of Summer

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Rita's Italian Ice Celebrates First Day of Summer Today

Rita's locations will celebrate the first day of summer today with $2 Italian ices.

Though it has felt like summer for the past few weeks, Wednesday, June 20 marks the official start to the season. In celebration of the first day of summer, Rita's Italian Ice will be offering $2 regular size Italian ices all day long. “Is there a better way to kick off summer than by treating yourself to an amazing Rita’s Italian Ice on a hot afternoon?” Rita's CEO Jonathan Fornaci said. “We invite Rita’s Ice lovers everywhere to enjoy the first day of summer at Rita’s!” Want to celebrate the summer solistic with Rita's? Here are area locations:

5 Things You Need to Know

June 20: Happy First Day of Summer

Five things to get you over the hump.

1. Today is the official first day of summer, formally know as the Summer Solstice. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, each year, the timing of the solstice depends on when the sun reaches its farthest point north of the equator, which usually happens on June 20 or 21. 2. Weather: This summer is starting off hot. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from today through Friday. Stay cool and drink a lot of water. 3. In celebration of the first day of summer, Rita's Water Ice is selling Italian Ice at a discounted price. Visit an area Rita's to get a $2 regular size Italian ice all day. 4. The High Miles will play live at Big Heads of Holland starting at 9 p.m. The Jersey-based band will play rock covers and originals. …

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