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Celebrate National Ice Cream Day 2025 on July 20 with Fun Facts & Flavorful Adventures

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

National Ice Cream Day 2025 is here on Sunday, July 20—and there’s no sweeter reason to indulge in your favorite frozen treats! Whether you’re craving a classic sundae, a dairy-free scoop, or the latest trendy flavor, this holiday is all about celebrating one of America’s most beloved desserts.

Ice cream in 2025 is all about customization and adventure—from gluten-free cones to plant-based options, there’s a treat for everyone. You can swing by your local Dairy Queen, stock up on Ben & Jerry’s, or even have a pint delivered right to your door via DoorDash.

A Scoop of History: How National Ice Cream Day Began

Did you know President Ronald Reagan declared ice cream a “nutritious and wholesome food” in the 1980s? He went a step further by designating National Ice Cream Month (July) and the 3rd Sunday of July as National Ice Cream Day—because one day just isn’t enough!

But ice cream’s history goes back thousands of years:

🍧 Persian Empire – Enjoyed snow mixed with grape juice, preserved in underground chambers called yakchal.
🍦 China (Tang Dynasty, 697 AD) – Experimented with freezing dairy using ice and salt.
🇮🇹 Naples, Italy – Antonio Latini (1642) is credited with creating the first milk-based sorbet.
🇺🇸 Colonial America – Quaker colonists brought ice cream recipes to the U.S., opening some of the first shops.

Fun U.S. ice cream facts:
Ben Franklin, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson loved ice cream.
1813 – First Lady Dolley Madison served it at the Inaugural Ball.
1832 – Augustus Jackson, an African American confectioner, revolutionized ice cream recipes and production techniques.
1843 – Nancy Johnson patented the first hand-cranked ice cream freezer.
1920 – Harry Burt put the first ice cream trucks on the streets.

And here’s a scoop of trivia: Thomas Jefferson’s Old-Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream recipe is believed to be the oldest recorded recipe for ice cream in the U.S.!

How to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day 2025

🎉 Enjoy Freebies & Deals – Many ice cream shops, like Dairy Queen and Baskin-Robbins, offer special discounts or free scoops for the holiday.
🍨 Try New Flavors – From bold global-inspired tastes to unique mix-ins, 2025’s ice cream trends are all about variety.
🍦 Make It at Home – Whip up your own homemade ice cream or even try Jefferson’s original recipe.
📸 Share on Social Media – Post your favorite flavors and give a shout-out to your local ice cream shop using #NationalIceCreamDay.

Dish or cone? Sundae or shake? However you scoop it, National Ice Cream Day is the perfect excuse to cool off, connect with loved ones, and celebrate a timeless summer treat.

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2 thoughts on “Celebrate National Ice Cream Day 2025 on July 20 with Fun Facts & Flavorful Adventures

  1. Cash only Van Dyk’s (pay taxes much?). Did they give away free scoops on Sunday?

    1. Who pissed in your cheerios?

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