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Dairy Queen Celebrates National Ice Cream Day with Free Small Vanilla Cones for Canadians on July 16, 2023
Updated: 12:15 AM, July 15, 2023. This article has been modified to include more detailed information on how to get the deal
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National Ice Cream Day is a delicious holiday that is celebrated on the third Sunday of July each year. In Canada, Dairy Queen is celebrating this year's National Ice Cream Day by offering free small vanilla cones to all guests. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a cool and refreshing treat on a hot summer day.
To make the most of it, follow DQ's tried-and-true tips for the ultimate celebration (Continued):
1) Mark your calendar for July 16. This is the official #NationalIceCreamDay.
2) Make sure you have the DQ® App downloaded — and tell your friends, too! To get yourself a free cone, all you need to do is claim the offer in the DQ app.
3) Keep your eyes peeled for an in-app deal sure to make the celebrations all the more fun.
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To make the most of it, follow DQ's tried-and-true tips for the ultimate celebration (Continued):
4) Identify your closest DQ® restaurant and cue up the directions. This is not the day to test your memory or deal with unexpected traffic or road closures.
5) Double check there’s enough gas in the car. A gas station pit stop is not the vibe.
6) Get a good night’s sleep. It’s going to be a big day!
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