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Ice cream lovers got an excuse to dig in

Tribune photo by SCOTT ISKOWITZ

Dan LeClair helps son Liam eat some vanilla ice cream Saturday afternoon at Datz Delicatessen & Foodie's Market.

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Tribune staff

Published: July 19, 2009

Americans love ice cream - and designating days and months to honor the people and things we hold dear. So it's fitting that we recognize our love for the sweet, creamy frozen concoction with a month of its own.

Since 1984, we've recognized July as National Ice Cream Month, and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day, thanks to former President Ronald Reagan.

On Saturday, Datz Delicatessen & Foodie's Market, 2616 S. MacDill Ave., did its part to honor the delightful treat with a free ice cream social, complete with samples and entertainment.

If you missed it, don't fret. Today - National Ice Cream Day - you can head to the Museum of Science & Industry for some free Blue Bell samples and watch a demonstration of the science of freezing.

A staff report

WHAT'S YOUR FLAVOR?

Scoops will be dished from noon to 2 at MOSI, 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa.

Most popular flavors

Vanilla

Chocolate

Butter Pecan

Strawberry

Chocolate Chip Mint

Source: The NPD Group's National Eating Trends Services

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