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Get free ice cream, National Ice Cream Day deals at McDonald’s, Dairy Queen, Baskin-Robbins, Carvel Sunday

Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY
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Sunday is the day to save on sweet treats like ice cream sundaes.

July 18 is National Ice Cream Day and businesses across the nation are celebrating with specials, discounts, free scoops and contests.

Ice Cream Day became an official food holiday in 1984 when President Ronald Reagan declared the third Sunday of July as National Ice Cream Day and the month of July as National Ice Cream Month.

Reagan’s proclamation noted the ice cream industry generated $3.5 billion in annual sales.

The made-up food holiday comes after National French Fry Day Tuesday and National Mac & Cheese Day Wednesday but contests to win free fries from McDonald’s and free Panera macaroni and cheese are still up for grabs.

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According to a survey from the Tillamook County Creamery Association, a dairy co-op, 82% of Americans’ favorite sweet treat is ice cream.

Sensitivity toothpaste brand Sensodyne, which is holding an Ice Cream Day contest, found in its survey that the average American plans to eat 39 scoops of ice cream by the end of this summer. More than half (52%) prefer soft ice cream to hard ice cream (30%), the survey found.

Looking for another free frozen treat? If you haven't already had a free Slurpee at 7-Eleven this month, you can still grab one through July 31.

Also, teachers can get sweet savings Sunday at Target and Kohl's with special teacher discounts.

Ice Cream Day deals, freebies

Here are discounts and offers available Sunday, July 18, at participating locations, unless otherwise noted. Offers can vary and most times are offered while supplies last. To be on the safe side, always check with your closest location before heading out. Also, some will require you to have a restaurant's app or be signed up for emails.

7-Eleven: Members of the convenience store chain's loyalty program get a free Slurpee anytime in July. One per customer.

Alden's Organic: Find a $1 off coupon on the brand sold in 10,000 stores on the company’s website through July 31.

Baskin-Robbins: With a $10 or more purchase Sunday, get free ice cream-scented Kinetic Sand in chocolate mint or strawberry banana scents. Also from Sunday through July 24, get $5 off delivery orders of $20 or more from Uber Eats, DoorDash or Postmates.

Blue Bunny: The brand will open $1,000 tabs from Sunday through July 25 at 20 parlors that entered for “The Heart of Fun” contest. The selected parlors and schedule will be posted at BlueBunny.com Sunday.

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