Snapchat has buddied up with an iconic gelato store to give Aussies across the country free ice cream this Mates Day.
West Aussies will be particularly happy with the announcement as Gelato Messina recently opened a Mount Lawley store in late 2023.
The bustling new store will get even busier on May 8 as Snapchat has promised to give away free scoops of an exclusive gelato flavour called Oh Snap!
The new collaboration is inspired by a classic Aussie sweet treat — the vanilla slice with a contemporary spin.
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READ NOWThe flavour will consist of the perfect combination of custard, passion fruit puree and crunchy pastry pieces set to bless the nation’s tastebuds.
From midday, ice cream lovers can grab their mates and free gelato by flashing the Snapchat app on their phone to Gelato Messina staff.
Mates Day is all about celebrating friendship, and what better way to mark the occasion than to enjoy a free scoop of Messina ice cream with your buddies.
The hit ice cream maker started as a single store in Darlinghurst in 2002 — growing to 30 stores Australia-wide.
Gelato Messina is known for making their famed ice cream flavours from scratch with toppings and additions made by Messina chefs.