According to the National Day Calendar, “in 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month and established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in July.”
So now you have an excuse to take a break from the heat with National Ice Cream Day, which this year falls on Sunday, July 21. Here are some things to do or try in commemoration:
Tipsy Scoop NYC and Mi Campo Tequila Collaboration
Try the limited time only flavor, Sour Watermelon Margarita Sorbet, crafted with Mi Campo Blanco Tequila this watermelon margarita blended into a sorbet with a surprise sour twist perfect for the warm months and in commemoration of ice cream day.
Available at their “Barlour” locations (NYC and DC) and nationwide on Goldbelly.
“Mondaes” at Bryant Park
Talenti will be handing out free sundaes with a gelato/sorbetto twist paired with delicious toppings on Monday, July 15, 2024.
Stop by the pop-up truck and spice up your Monday by choosing the Summer Strawberry Mondae or the Affogato Mondae flavors.
In addition, to keep the celebration going, Talenti is giving away free cases of the Mondaes kit available on DoorDash beginning July 19, 2024 in New York City, Dallas or Chicago and throughout the month of July (while supplies last).
When: Monday, July 15, 2024, 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Bryant Park
Join the epic celebration at the largest outdoor sprinkle pool with a side of complimentary ice cream!
When: July 20 and 21, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Public Square and Gardens
New Yorkers are invited to the one day pop-up in Chinatown, at their locations in Chinatown, Manhattan and Williamsburg, Brooklyn complete with free ice cream offers and exclusive MONOPOLY GO! giveaways.
When: July 21, 2024
Where: Chinatown 119 Baxter Street, New York, NY 100013 and Williamsburg 294 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249.
Ice cream without excuses
KIND is celebrating this day by giving free Frozen Bars of their plant-based and dairy-free flavors including Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt and Nut, Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Nut, Mint Chocolate Almond Nut and Chocolate Cherry Almond and Nut.
In addition, one lucky ice cream lover will win a year’s supply of KIND FROZEN Treat Bars which officially starts on July 18 and closes on July 21. To enter, fans need to follow @kindsnacks on Instagram, like and save the contest’s post, tag three friends and comment the emoji ice cream. For those who go the extra mile and post it to their story, they’ll receive a bonus entry.
When: Sunday, July 21, 202024, noon to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Domino Park in Brooklyn
Spend ice cream day in Downtown Brooklyn
DeKalb Market Hall’s ice cream shop, Soft Swerve is offering a 15% discount on their ice cream selection of 16 unique ice creams and 3 soft serves on this special day. Check out their signature soft serves like Vanilla, Black Sesame and Purple Yam or their Asian-inspired creations like Vietnamese Coffee, Thai Tea, Matcha and Hong Kong Milk Tea or indulge with their dairy-free options like Vegan Ube and Pineapple Sorbet.
When: Sunday, July 21, 2024
Where: 445 Albee Square W Dekalb Market Hall Brooklyn, NY 11201
Try the seasonal flavors at Glace
Head to the Upper East Side shop or their new truck at Rockefeller Center for their seasonal items. Try delicious items like Pistachio Chocolate and Cherry, Mucho Mango, Birthday Cake S’mores Sundae, Cosmic Brownie Sundae, Hazelnut Cremino Ice Cream and many more!
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