WASHINGTON 鈥� We’ll consider it good news聽that National Ice Cream Day is this Sunday,聽a day that’s supposed to feel like 100 degrees.
Technically, July is and Sunday, July 19 is聽National Ice Cream Day 鈥� and the聽food holiday arrives聽right on time. Temperatures in Washington, D.C. are expected to be around 100 degrees, and a heat advisory may be issued, .
To celebrate Ice Cream Day, several shops around the area are offering deals.
Ice Cream Jubilee, located at 301 Water St. in Southeast D.C., is celebrating with . 聽Moorenko’s Ice Cream in Silver Spring, Maryland, is offering at their cafe.
will聽offer聽a free waffle cone upgrade on double scoops.聽 will give away聽samples of its new flavor, a sherbet made from Sour Patch Kids candies.聽Even dogs can get in on the action: is giving away dog-friendly samples at its PetsHotels from noon to 4 p.m.
National Ice Cream Day has been around since 1984, when President Ronald Reagan made the official proclamation.聽According to the , about 10 percent of all the milk produced by U.S. dairy farmers is used to produce ice cream.
So here’s to having a few sundaes on Sunday!
