June 20

National Ice Cream Soda Day

Cool down this summer with National Ice Cream Soda Day - enjoy delicious flavors, creamy toppings, and special discounts!

Yearly Date
June 20
Type
Day

Introduction

Get ready for a cool and tasty treat on National Ice Cream Soda Day, June 20! This holiday has been around since the late 19th century when it was first introduced as a refreshing summertime beverage. Today, this delicious combination of ice cream, syrup, carbonated water, and sometimes even whipped cream is still enjoyed by people all around the world. So grab your favorite ice cream flavor and make yourself an ice cream soda to celebrate this fun day!

National Ice Cream Soda Day Timeline

1874
Ice Cream Soda Invention
Robert M. Green invented the ice cream soda in Philadelphia, advertising the drink as a tasty and refreshing beverage.
1890s
Popular Summer Treat
During the 1890s, ice cream sodas started gaining popularity, becoming a favorite summertime beverage in the United States.
1920s
Sundae Variation Emerges
Around the 1920s, the ice cream sundae, a variation of the ice cream soda without carbonated water, emerged and gained favor nationwide.
1950s
Drive-Ins and Diners Boom
In the 1950s, drive-ins and diners serving ice cream sodas thrived during the post-war boom, further popularising this creamy, fizzy treat.
1980s
Rise of Gourmet Ice Cream
In the 1980s, with the rise of gourmet ice cream shops, new and exotic flavors of ice cream sodas started to emerge and attract food enthusiasts.
2010s
Modern Innovations
In the 2010s, a resurgence in retro and vintage trends brought back the ice cream soda, with modern twists like alcohol-infused versions and vegan options.

How to Celebrate National Ice Cream Soda Day

1

Make your own ice cream soda

Making an ice cream soda is easier than it seems. All you need is some ice cream, cold soda, and a spoon. Try combining different flavors of soda and ice cream for unique combinations!

2

Eat an ice cream soda float

For a classic take on the ice cream soda, try an ice cream float! It's just like a regular ice cream soda, but with a scoop of ice cream on top. Yum!

3

Visit an ice cream parlor

Take a trip to your local ice cream parlor and indulge in your favorite flavor of ice cream soda. It's sure to be a delicious treat!

4

Create an ice cream soda bar

Gather all the ingredients to make ice cream sodas and create an ice cream soda bar for your friends and family to enjoy. Let everyone pick their own flavors and have fun experimenting!

5

Throw an ice cream soda party

Invite your friends over for an ice cream soda party! Have everyone bring their favorite ingredients and create your own unique flavors. Enjoy the deliciousness together!

Why We Love National Ice Cream Soda Day

A

Ice cream sodas are delicious

The combination of sweet, creamy ice cream and fizzy, flavorful soda is a match made in heaven. Ice cream sodas make for the perfect summertime treat, and come in an endless variety of flavors like cherry, chocolate and even root beer!

B

Ice cream sodas are easy to make

Making your own ice cream soda at home is incredibly easy! All you need is some ice cream, flavored soda, and a few extra ingredients like whipped cream, sprinkles or fruit. You can also customize it with any flavor of syrup - so let your imagination run wild!

C

Ice cream sodas bring back nostalgia

For many of us, drinking an ice cream soda brings back fond memories of childhood summers spent running through ice cream parlors. On days like National Ice Cream Soda Day, we can get lost in our old memories and recapture that carefree feeling from decades past.

National Ice Cream Soda Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Jun 19
Monday
2024
Jun 19
Wednesday
2025
Jun 19
Thursday
2026
Jun 19
Friday
2027
Jun 19
Saturday