Aurora Ice Cream Parlor Plans Giveaway For National Banana Split Day

AURORA, IL — Aurora's beloved old-fashioned ice cream parlor Banana Split is celebrating its eponymous holiday with a giveaway.

National Banana Split Day falls on Monday, Aug. 25, but Banana Split will celebrate a day early by giving away 100 of its namesake desserts to the first 100 patrons who make a purchase on the second-to-last Sunday in August.

"Camping out is permitted," the business wrote on Facebook, adding that it's partnering with BDK Door and Banks Lawn Care for the promotion.

Located at 820 Church Road, Banana Split opened in 1983 and specializes in banana splits and soft-serve ice cream that comes in three flavors — vanilla, chocolate and strawberry — and two twist combinations.

Banana Split is open from noon to 9 p.m. daily.