The streets of downtown Indianapolis are set to to quickly embrace a dollop of community spirit and cheerful indulgence with the return of the Ice Cream Social on Monument Circle. As reported by FOX59, visitors can expect to scoop into some creamy goodness on Thursday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, which marks its 35th edition this year, is a joint effort by the American Dairy Association Indiana and the Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis to serve up more than just tasty treats.
While attendees are encouraged to fully partake in the festivities, they should also remember they're contributing to a valiant cause. All proceeds and tips will directly benefit Boys & Girls Club centers, such centers which currently offer a supportive platform for over 7,300 area youth. CBS4 noted the philanthropic twist to the indulgence, as each $5 ice cream sundae sale and additional $1 bottled water buy will funnel resources back to the community organization.
The event's organizers have whipped up a variety of entertainment to complement the sundaes, as Do317 outlines the smorgasbord of activities planned for the day. From mascot antics, music, and games to the presence of Purdue Dairy Sciences' bovine guests a cow and calf for a meet-and-greet the Ice Cream Social is shaping up to also celebrate Indiana's proud standing as the No. 2 U.S. contender in ice cream production. Celebrity scoopers, including FOX59/CBS4's Dan Spehler and Cameron Ridle, will be offering more than a drizzle of star power as they serve sundaes to attendees.
The American Dairy Association Indiana's partnership resolution is to steadfastly support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis (BGCI), as proceeds go toward the latter's initiatives. These initiatives play a key role in nurturing the potential of the city's youth, offering programs that develop skills, build character, and encourage education. In the spirit of National Ice Cream Month, revelers have the opportunity to both satiate their sweet tooth and pour back into the local community a treat that's no doubt as satisfying as the ice cream itself.
