What are the best discounts and freebies for National Ice Cream Day this Sunday July 21?

Every year, the third Sunday in July is officially designated as National Ice Cream Day, an annual celebration of the country’s favorite frozen treat. Americans are truly world leaders in the field of ice cream consumption, with makers churning out 1.3 billion gallons in 2023.

The celebration dates back to 1984 when President Reagan decreed that July should be National Ice Cream month. He described the frozen delight as ‘’a nutritious and wholesome food enjoyed by over 90% of the people in the United States.’’

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Over time this has morphed into National Ice Cream Day, which this year will be Sunday, July 21. To mark the occasion, many places will be offering free or discounted ice cream all day. Here are some of the best deals.

What are the best discounts and freebies for National Ice Cream Day this Sunday July 21?

Baskin Robbins

If you place your order through the Baskin Robbins app from July 21 to July 27, you can get a $5 discount for orders worth more than $20.

Burger King

Burger King rewards members will be treated to a free soft-serve ice cream with a minimum purchase of $1.

Cold Stone Creamery

The chain’s rewards members can get a $5 discount off any ice cream or ice cream cake purchase over $10. Just use the code FLOAT24.

Dairy Queen

If you are a member of the Dairy Queen Rewards loyalty program, you can receive a free Dilly Bar on Sunday, July 21, with a minimum purchase of $1 on the DQ app..

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Dippin’ Dots

On National Ice Cream Day 2024, customers will get a free mini cup of Dippin’ Dots beaded ice cream with their order. The freebies will only be handed out within a two-hour window, so check the time of this window with your local store.

Friendly’s

Friendly’s will be celebrating its 89th anniversary as well as National Ice Cream Day. In honor of both occasions, customers can purchase single-scoop cones for only 89 cents.

Gopuff delivery

The delivery company will giving away a free pint of Talenti gelato to their customers with any purchase over $30. Ice cream lovers can also get discounts like two for $10 Ben and Jerry’s and Haagen-Dazs pints.

Insomnia Cookies

The well-loved cookie spot is offering members of the Insomnia Rewards loyalty program a free cup of ice cream with two scoops with any purchase.

Marble Slab Creamery

Customers can get a free small cup of homemade ice cream at participating locations. To claim the freebie, you just need to buy a cup of ice cream in-store.

Wendy’s

If you make any purchase worth $5 on the Wendy’s app, you can get yourself a free small frosty. This deal is available for the whole month of July.

Yogurtland

Not strictly ice cream, but the frozen yogurt brand’s Real Rewards loyalty program will be offering double points for all in-store and online orders on National Ice Cream Day.