National Ice Cream Day 2024

National Ice Cream Day, celebrated every third Sunday in July, owes its existence to President Reagan, who, in 1984, designated this day to honor a treat enjoyed by over 90% of Americans. His proclamation not only celebrated ice cream but also lauded the dairy industry. Reagan also declared July as National Ice Cream Month. Americans lead globally in ice cream consumption, averaging 23 gallons per person annually.

For Dairy Queen, to redeem a free Dilly Bar with an app order of $1 or more deal on National Ice Cream Day, July 21, 2024, via the DQ App, first download and register for a DQ Rewards Account. Ensure your Apple device runs iOS 16.0+ or Android OS 6.0+ for Android phones. Log into the app, select a pickup location, and add a Dilly Bar plus another item totaling at least $1 before tax to your order. Navigate to the deals tab, find the FREE Dilly Bar deal under “My DQ Rewards & Deals,” tap “View Deal,” and confirm it for use in your mobile order. Proceed to checkout; errors may occur if the order lacks the Dilly Bar or doesn’t meet the $1 minimum subtotal.

Baskin-Robbins has partnered with jewelry designer Susan Alexandra to launch a special charm necklace in celebration of National Ice Cream Day on her online store and physical boutique. Each necklace purchase includes a gift card for a free scoop of ice cream. Furthermore, Baskin Robbins explained to customers to “order ahead in the BR App from July 21-27 and save $5 off any order of $20+ with code SEIZETHEYAY or scan your BR App coupon to redeem in-shop.”

The history of ice cream is ancient and diverse. Its origins trace back to China between 618-97 AD, where a dish made from flour, buffalo milk, and camphor was enjoyed. Alexander the Great favored ice and snow mixed with nectar and honey. King Solomon is mentioned in the Bible as enjoying iced drinks, and during the Roman Empire, Caesar served fruit and juice over mountain snow.

Marco Polo brought back a sherbet recipe from the Far East to Italy, which evolved into what we now call ice cream. In 1660, Francesco Procopio Dei Coltelli introduced a refined gelato machine in Paris, blending milk, butter, eggs, and cream, marking a significant moment in ice cream history.