UPDATE: While we earlier heard it was all day, Papa John’s employees are saying the deal ended at 4 p.m. Sorry! But at least there’s a closer pizza joint for those folks in Shaw, downtown, and Mt. Vernon Triangle.

What’s better than hot pizza on a hot, hot day? Well, maybe it’s ice cream or water ice, but hey, the pizza is free! A new Papa John‘s location near 4th and Mass NW just opened, and they’re testing their oven/luring in customers with free large pizzas for pickup. Hungry folks can get cheese or pepperoni, limit one per party. You might want to call in first though (202-986-2222), it can take 15-30 minutes for a free one to get made. The free pizzaing lasts all day, so get on it. 313 H Street NW.