Sprinkle Day

Supriya Jain
Dec 22, 2023 By Supriya Jain
Originally Published on Mar 14, 2022
Fact-checked by Shruti Thapa
Sprinkle Day is the day for you to enjoy a chocolate icing donut with some vanilla ice cream and strawberry confetti.


Where is Sprinkle Day celebrated?

Sprinkle Day is observed all over the United States by all the individuals who enjoy using rainbow sprinkles on different desserts.

Who is Sprinkle Day celebrated by?

The day is celebrated enthusiastically by fans of sprinkles adorned with donut sundaes, cakes, pastries, and other savories.

When did Sprinkle Day first start?

Sprinkle Day was first celebrated on July 23, 2017. Since then, July 23 has been celebrated as Sprinkle Day across the US.

Who started Sprinkle Day?

Sprinkle day was originated by Rosie Alyea, cookbook author, dessert photographer, baker, sprinkle-mixer, and creator of Sweetapolita.

History And Timeline

The curiosity is valid for these colorful sprinkles embellished on our chocolate icing cakes, doughnuts, and brownies. However, these were not always sprinkled, instead called Nonpareils until the 18th century.

In Dutch, these decorative droppings indispensable to donut businesses and more were invented in 1913 by Erven de Jong and popularised.

The day to commemorate crunchy Sprinkles commenced in 2017. With so much craze around sprinkles, jimmies, or hagelslag, whatever you call them, it was created by Rosie Alyea, blogger, dessert photographer, cookbook author, sprinkle-mixer baker, and founder of Sweetapolita.

You have a day to relish the treat!

First Sprinkle appearance.

Originally known as Nonpareils, 'sprinkles' use has existed since the 18th century.

18th Century

Dutch sprinkles were born.

Erven H. de Jong from Womerveer created Dutch hagelslag in 1913.

1913

Chocolate sprinkles ads.

Advertisements for chocolate sprinkles have existed since around 1921.

1921

Jimmies/ sprinkles debut.

The use of jimmies was recorded in the '30s as a cake topping for the first time.

'30s

Sprinkle Day declared.

Rosie Alyea started the celebration for Sprinkles on July 23, 2017.

2017

Traditions And Customs

Since its inception in 2017, Sprinkle Day has been observed in full vigor all over the United States. Confectionaries offer sheer desserts with sprinkles at significant discounts to enjoy the day. People also take the celebrations to social media and post pictures on Sprinkle Day.

Ways To Celebrate Sprinkle Day

You can observe this lovely day by inviting your friends to enjoy a small but fun sprinkle party. Add sprinkles on cakes, brownies, pastries, heaping ice cream, Sundae, pancakes, donuts, or whatever you eat through the day.

Hit Duck Donuts in North Carolina to make your day sweeter. You may also post your fun Sprinkle Day pictures on social media, encouraging others to a celebration.

Facts And Stats

  • Sprinkle Day was observed on July 23, 2017, for the first time to honor one and only 'Sprinkles' that adorn our mouth-watering donuts.
  • Creator of the Sprinkle Day is Rosie Alyea, blogger, cookbook author, dessert photographer, baker, and sprinkle-mixer.
  • Various donut business entities organize different events on Sprinkle Day.

What are some advantages of celebrating Sprinkle Day?

This day commemorates sprinkles and endorses sprinkling joy in other people's lives. One gets to enjoy sugar sprinkles in different delicacies.

What are some benefits of celebrating Sprinkle Day?

Sprinkle Day is greatly beneficial for various industries, especially the donut business. Different delicacies like donut sundae are promoted during the events. Numerous donut businesses like Duck Donuts also participate in the celebrations. People who like confetti get to taste some exciting innovations on this day.

Who encouraged the celebration of Sprinkle Day?

Rosie Alyea initiated Sprinkle Day celebrations, and this festival has been celebrated ever since.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Thursday, July 23, 2020
  • Friday, July 23, 2021
  • Saturday, July 23, 2022
  • Sunday, July 23, 2023
  • Tuesday, July 23, 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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Shruti ThapaBachelor of Arts specializing in English

With a passion for American, British, and children's literature, Shruti is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree at Garden City University, Bengaluru. Her fluency in Nepali, Hindi, and Mandarin demonstrates her linguistic abilities and global perspective. In addition to her literary pursuits, she has a keen interest in non-fiction literature, aesthetics, early childhood education, and Egyptian history. Shruti's research paper 'Bringing Art Illustrations In Education And Pop Culture' showcases her proficiency in these areas and her dedication to academic excellence.

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