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It's Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's scoop shops around the world. Starting at noon and running through 8 p.m., free ice cream cones will be given out all day.

the famous Vermont-based ice-cream company, kicks off their

at noon through 8 p.m. You don't need a coupon or to RSVP -- just show up.



Even better? Want another cone? No problem, Just get back in line. Ben & Jerry's says they're not counting so go for it.



The famous ice cream chain was started by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield in a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vermont in 1978. They've become renowned for their humorous flavor names like "Chubby Hubby," "Wavy Gravy," "Urban Jumble" and "Oh Pear."

For a fun peek at the dead flavors, visit Ben & Jerry's Flavor Graveyard.



Refer to the list below for New Jersey locations or visit their web site to find your nearest location.

Atlantic City, Borgata, 1 Borgata Way

Beach Haven, 600 N. Bay Ave.

Cape May, 414 Washington St.

Englewood, 46 East Palisade Ave.

Hoboken, 405 Washington Street

Newark Airport, Terminal A, Space A1T

Ridgewood, 104-106 Franklin Ave.



Riverwalk Edgewater, 22 Riverwalk Place at Port Imperial, West New York

The chain is expected to give away roughly one million free cones this year. The first Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day took place in 1979 to thank customers for their support during the shop's first year in business. Now a worldwide brand, Ben & Jerry ice cream products are are also distributed in over 35 countries in retail outlets.

Don't forget to share the fun on social media by using the Ben & Jerry's hashtag: #freeconeday.

Anthony Venutolo may be reached at avenutolo@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @AnthonyVenutolo and Google+. Find NJ.com on Facebook.