Ben & Jerry's Celebrates Over 40 Years of Free Cone Day on April 16

Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day is April 16, with free cones from 12-8 pm at participating locations
The annual free cone day started in 1979 as a thank you to customers after Ben & Jerry's first year in business
Over 1 million free scoops have been given away globally since the tradition began
Suggested "hacks" include planning your flavor, wearing comfy shoes, and thanking your scooper
In NYC, participating shops include Times Square, Hell's Kitchen, Rockefeller Center, 104th & Broadway, and Ridgewood locations