National Ice Cream Soda Day

Supriya Jain
Dec 22, 2023 By Supriya Jain
Originally Published on Feb 15, 2022
Fact-checked by Dimple Malhotra
National Ice Cream Soda Day is for you to cherish root beer floats with some mixed ice cream.

Where is National Ice Cream Soda Day celebrated?

National Ice Cream Soda Day is celebrated throughout the USA. All the individuals who love ice cream and soda combinations participate in this popular national day celebration.

Who is National Ice Cream Soda Day celebrated by?

National Ice Cream Soda Day is celebrated by ice cream and soda lovers everywhere. Sodas are available in many flavors, and ice cream floats are extremely popular among young children. They love to take part in the celebration of this event.

When did National Ice Cream Soda Day first start?

For many years, June 20 has been observed as National Ice Cream Soda Day, but the exact year is not known. This year celebrations will be held on Monday, June 20, 2022.

Who started National Ice Cream Soda Day?

There is no recorded history about who started National Ice Cream Soda Day. It must be by a group of people who feel an enormous amount of joy with this summer drink. Since its inception, this national day has gained considerable popularity across the US.

History And Timeline

Many want to claim that the brilliant idea of sodas with ice cream was theirs. However, it's Mr. Robert Green who created this frothy drink.

Soda Water

A new beverage called soda, carbonated water, was launched into the market by Simmons and Rundells.

1810

Philadelphia 150th Anniversary

On the 150th anniversary, the soda seller Robert Green ran out of ice to cool his sodas. He started adding ice cream scoops on the top of the soda to keep sodas cold. This combination became an instant hit and favorite summer drink.

1874

Soda Fountain

As the popularity of soda grew, beverage shops started installing Soda Fountain in front of the shops that dispense different flavors of soda. Such fountains can be seen at soda sellers' shops today as well.

1903

The Originator Of Ice Cream Soda

In 1920, Robert Green passed away. He wrote in his will that his tombstone should be engraved with 'Originator Of The Ice Cream Soda.'

1920

National Ice Cream Soda Day

June 20 is celebrated as National Ice Cream Soda Day to honor the cold beverage that keeps us cool in the hot month of June.

June 20

Tradition And Customs

Original Ice Cream Soda was made with just ice cream and carbonated water. Nowadays, we have different flavors of syrup and sodas and an even wider variety of ice creams. Root beer float, purple cow, snow white, black cow, butter pecan, to name a few. Most of these sodas go well with Vanilla Ice Cream.

Ways To Celebrate National Ice Cream Soda Day

Make your own classic Boston Coolers prepared with soda water, little rum, lime juice and served in a tall glass.

Visit a beverage shop in your locality and try out famous soda flavors, for instance, Snow White, Purple Cows, Black Cows. 

Please create your own soda or make classic Vanilla ice cream soda and share it on social media with the hashtag National Ice Cream Soda Cake.

Facts And Stats

  • Mr. Robert Green is credited as the inspiration behind National Ice Cream Soda Day.
  • National Ice Cream Soda Day is celebrated by people of all ages across the US.
  • National Ice Cream Soda Day is different from National Ice Cream Day.

What is the significance of National Ice Cream Soda Day?

National Ice Cream Soda Day celebrates everyone's favorite ice cream beverage.

How do families celebrate National Ice Cream Soda Day?

Ice cream soda, especially nectar soda, with a few scoops of ice cream topped with chocolate syrup, is popular among young kids. Families enjoy this day by drinking such ice cream sodas. Adults enjoy root beer Boston coolers as well.

What are some advantages of National Ice Cream Soda Day?

Celebrating these days benefits small soda sellers and ice cream vendors. This day helps in keeping this drink revived.

How do you make an ice cream float on National Ice Cream Soda Day?

It is very easy to make. You can make it with soft drinks.

Scoop out ice cream and fill the glass halfway with it. Now pour the soft drink of your choice and whipped cream, and your float is ready. This way, you can make coke float, cola float, and orange float paired with vanilla ice cream quickly at home.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Saturday, June 20, 2020
  • Sunday, June 20, 2021
  • Monday, June 20, 2022
  • Tuesday, June 20, 2023
  • Thursday, June 20, 2024

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Written by Supriya Jain

Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

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Supriya JainBachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

As a skilled member of the Kidadl team, Shruti brings extensive experience and expertise in professional content writing. With a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Punjab University and an MBA in Business Administration from IMT Nagpur, Shruti has worked in diverse roles such as sales intern, content writer, executive trainee, and business development consultant. Her exceptional writing skills cover a wide range of areas, including SOP, SEO, B2B/B2C, and academic content.

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