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Sunday, July 21st is a day dedicated to one of the world's most beloved treats: ice cream! Declared by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, National Ice Cream Day celebrates a dessert enjoyed by over 90% of the US population.
While the exact origins of ice cream are a bit hazy, it's believed that ancient civilizations enjoyed snow or ice flavored with fruit or honey. However, the creamy treat we know and love today didn't appear until the 17th century.
Places with Specials:
Members of the DQ Rewards loyalty program can get a free Dilly Bar on Sunday, July 21, with any DQ Rewards order of $1 or more. To get the deal, download the DQ App and sign up for DQ Rewards.
Members of the My Cold Stone Club Rewards program get $5 off any purchase of $10 (before taxes) through Tuesday, July 23 on purchases in stores, online and in the app. Text FLOAT24 to LOVEIT and the reward will be loaded to your account.
Ice Cream Jubilee
Locations in D.C., Maryland and Virginia
Ice Cream Jubilee is celebrating a decade in business on National Ice Cream Day. On Sunday, purchase one scoop to get another free. The deal goes from noon to 6 p.m.
Insomnia Cookies
Locations in D.C., College Park, Maryland, and Fairfax, Virginia
From Friday to Sunday, mention the deal in stores for two free scoops with any purchase. You can also redeem the deal on certain online orders; see details on Insomnia Cookies’ Instagram page.
Jake’s Ice Cream
6353 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, Virginia
On National Ice Cream Day, you can get a free topping for any size cup of ice cream. Special flavors include cherry and raspberry lemonade ice cream.
Nicecream
2831 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, Virginia
The Clarendon ice cream shop will give free ice cream to the first 20 customers in story on Sunday.
If you come later, you can join the “sprinkle party” and get free sprinkles all day, plus fun things for kids like ice cream tattoos.
North Market Pop Shop
241 N. Market St.. Frederick, Maryland
The Pop Shop is known for carrying hundreds of types of soda pop, but the ice cream is a big draw, too. On Sunday, July 21, the store will give a 24% discount on Always Ice Cream cones, cups and milkshakes.
According to NBC Washington, Tyra Banks will be offering specials on her ice cream pop up.
Smize & Dream
2653 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
Did you know Tyra Banks is a big fan of ice cream – and she’ll be sharing her own brand in D.C.’s Woodley Park ?
The Smize & Dream pop-up shop is set to open on Friday, July 19 – just in time for National Ice Cream Day.
According to Eater, Smize & Dream will give out free scoops and a “Smize Surprize” to the first 202 customers on opening day in a nod to D.C.’s area code.
The shop will be on the lower level of the Petit Monde café, Eater reports.
Treat yourself to your favorite flavor. Whether it's classic vanilla, decadent chocolate, or something more adventurous like cookie dough or salted caramel, there's an ice cream out there for everyone. Experiment with different toppings and mix-ins. From sprinkles and hot fudge to fresh fruit and nuts,the possibilities are endless.