Have a sundae this Sunday — it's National Ice Cream Day!
How did the celebration begin, and what deals can you score this weekend? Here's the scoop.
When is National Ice Cream Day 2024?
Sunday, July 21 is National Ice Cream Day. The celebration is always on the third Sunday in July, which is also National Ice Cream Month. Both were signed into law by then-President Ronald Reagan in 1984. Obviously, ice cream existed long before that, with some of the earliest records of milk-based frozen desserts dating back to the Tang Dynasty in seventh-century China.
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National Ice Cream Day Deals
Dairy Queen: Free Dilly Bar
National Ice Cream Day just wouldn't be the same if the Queen didn't celebrate. On Sunday only, customers who use the DQ Texas app can get a free Dilly Bar with any purchase.
Click here to find a Dairy Queen near you.
McDonalds: Cookies & CrèmePie and Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry
During National Ice Cream Month, the Golden Arches are bringing back the Cookies and Crème Pie dessert for a limited time in select markets. The fan-favorite features a chocolate cookie crumb crust and a fluffy vanilla crème filling.
McDonald's has also launched a whole new dessert that combines two tasty treats. The Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry has all the flavors of the Kit Kat McFlurry and the Banana Split McFluffy wrapped into one sweet summer item.
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Dippin' Dots: Free mini cup
For a limited time Sunday, July 21, participating Dippin' Dots locations will give out free mini cups of Dippin' Dots Ice Cream. The offer is only available during a two-hour window that varies by store, so be sure to check out the store locator for more details.
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McConnell's Fine Ice Creams: 15% off all pints
Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21, McConnell's Fine Ice Creams is offering 15% off all pints on their site. Use the code NICD24 at check-out to redeem the offer.
Yogurtland: Double points for Real Rewards members
To celebrate National Ice Cream Day, Yogurtland is offering its Real Rewards members double points for orders made online or in-store on Sunday, July 21.
Click here to find a Yogurtland near you.
Talenti: Case of the Mondaes
Rather than offering Sunday sundaes, gelato and sorbetto brand Talenti is making Mondays a bit sweeter with a "Case of the Mondaes" kit. The kit includes strawberry sorbetto, De Soi Très Rosé Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, freeze-dried strawberry slices, white chocolate shavings, and freeze-dried edible flowers.
The "Case of the Mondaes" kit became available in Dallas via DoorDash Monday, July 15. However, kits will become available for free Saturday, July 20 through Monday, July 22 while supplies last.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams: Flavor discounts
Five limited-time flavors will be discounted at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams from Saturday, July 20 through Friday, August 2. Priced at $8 a pint while supplies last, customers can enjoyNebula Berry, Cosmic Bloom, Purple Star Born, Supermoon and Fluffernutter Pie.
Jeni's Splendid Rewards members will have access to the deals a day early on Friday, July 19.
Click here to find a Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams near you.
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream: Limited-time flavors
In celebration of National Ice Cream Month, Handel's Homemade Ice Cream has two flavors available in July only and while supplies last. Handel's Lemon Bar Ice Cream features lemon ice cream with graham cracker ripple, while Handel's Peach Ice Cream is made with real peaches.
Click here to find a Handel's Homemade Ice Cream near you.
Marble Slab Creamery: Free ice cream, discounted ice cream cakes
Customers who purchase a cup of ice cream at participating Marble Slab Creamery locations on Sunday, July 21 can get an additional small cup of Ice Cream for free. Throughout the month of July, customers can also get a $5 discount on Ice Cream Cakes on the company's website using the code CAKE24.
Click here to find a Marble Slab Creamery near you.
Van Leeuwen: Hello Kitty ice cream flavor
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is partnering with Sanrio, a lifestyle brand known for Hello Kitty, to create a new flavor in honor of Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary. The Yummy Berry White Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream is reminiscent of the cartoon's iconic hair bow, and will only be available Sunday, July 21.
Half of all profits from the special flavor will be donated to charitable organizations, according to Van Leeuwen.
