Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts with a special twist in honor of St. Patrick's Day

Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts with a special twist in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

From March 15 through March 17, Krispy Kreme is bringing back a green version of the original glazed doughnut.

And the company will give out the treat free of charge to anyone who visits a store or drive-thru.

Lucky guests do not have to buy anything to get the free 'O'riginal Glazed Doughnut' - all they have to do is wear green.

Krispy Kreme is bringing back the green O'riginal Glazed Doughnut for St. Patrick's Day

The company is introducing four new doughnuts in honor of the holiday 

Krispy Kreme is also introducing four new St. Patrick's-themed doughnuts to celebrate the holiday.

The four are:

• 'Luck of the Rainbow Doughnut' - an original glazed doughnut dipped in green icing, with rainbow sprinkles and a buttercream cloud
• 'Plaid Party Donut' - an unglazed shell with cream filling, dipped in chocolate icing and drizzled with green icing
• 'Shooting Shamrock Doughnut' - which comes topped with a shamrock sugar decoration, is also available
• 'Shamrock Cookies 'N Kreme with Oreo Cookies' - has with a filling made from Oreo cookies and is dipped in white icing with green drizzles

'Luck is meant to be shared, and our colorful, fun, all-new St. Patrick’s Day doughnuts will make everyone feel like they've found a pot of gold,' Dave Skena, Global Chief Brand Officer for Krispy Kreme, said in a release.

The special edition treats include a 'Luck of the Rainbow Doughnut' - an original glazed doughnut dipped in green icing, with rainbow sprinkles and a buttercream cloud

The four new flavors are available in-store and for pickup or delivery via the Krispy Kreme app and website.

Doughnut-lovers can also find the collection in select grocery stores, the company said. 

To find out whether your local store will stock the treats, customers should visit the company's website. 

St Patrick's Day, the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, falls on March 17 every year.