National Ice Cream Day 2024: Here’s The Scoop On Deals In FL

FLORIDA — National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, and both local shops and national chains with locations in Florida are offering freebies and deals to celebrate.

Also, ice cream festivals are taking place across the country on National Ice Cream Day, including in New York City, San Francisco, and St. Petersburg, Florida.

Celebrate on the St. Pete Pier, 600 2nd Ave NE, with the Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 21. Buy ice cream and other sweet frozen treats from over a dozen vendors serving their best creations from soft served, craft scoop ice cream, gelatos, popsicles, and more.

Be the judge and vote for the Best Ice Cream Award in Tampa Bay.

This event is free and open to the public.

Here’s a sampling of National Ice Cream Day Deals (as always, it’s a good idea to call ahead to make sure local franchises are participating):

Carvel: Carvel is taking $6 off orders of $85 more on UberEats and DoorDash (exclusively on DashPass), valid Thursday through Sunday.

Dairy Queen: Rewards members can claim a free Dilly Bar on Sunday with the purchase of a $1 order at participating U.S. locations where the treat is available.

Friendly’s: The family restaurant has two deals, one for an 89-cent single-scoop cone commemorating its 89 years of service that’s good Wednesday through Sunday, and another good throughout the month for a Fribble milkshake for only $2 for rewards club members who sign up for the chain’s fan club.

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams: The brand, found in grocery stores across the country, is offering $8 pints for five limited-time flavors: Nebula Berry, Cosmic Bloom, Purple Star Born, Supermoon, and Fluffernutter Pie while supplies last. Rewards members get early access to the deal starting Friday.

Marble Slab Creamery: On Sunday, guests can get a free small cup of homemade ice cream with the in-store purchase of a cup of ice cream. The chain is also offering $5 off its Ice cream Cakes throughout July in an offer exclusively on the website using the code CAKE24.

McDonald’s: The fast-food giant has announced the limited-time return of its Cookies and Crème Pie. Another new release is Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry.

Talenti Gelato: A “Case of the Mondaes” kit featuring strawberry sorbet, De Soi Très Rosé Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, freeze-dried strawberry slices, white chocolate shavings and freeze-dried edible flowers is now available on DoorDash in New York City, Chicago and Dallas. On Sunday, Talenti will release a limited number of free cases.

This list was curated from the Fast Food Club and ABC News.