July is almost here, and at Leopold’s Ice Cream that means two things: it’s National Ice Cream Month and I Pledge for Ice Cream. 

As a sweet way to say, “Thank You for Your Patriotism,” Leopold’s Ice Cream will give any child at or below the age of 12 (accompanied by an adult) who can recite the Pledge of Allegiance from memory, a free child’s scoop of super-premium, homemade ice cream. The kickoff will take place on Thursday, July 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Leopold’s flagship store, located at 212 E. Broughton St. 

The Broughton St. location will hold additional I Pledge for Ice Cream events each Monday in July from 4 to 7 p.m. The 2021 dates are as follows: July 7, 14, 21 and 28. In total, there are five opportunities to participate in I Pledge this year.  

Ice cream entrepreneur and Hollywood movie producer Stratton Leopold and his wife Mary launched the I Pledge for Ice Cream Project in Savannah, Ga. on July 1, 2010 to underscore the importance of teaching patriotism to young children. 

The project received the coveted Promotion of the Year Award from National Dipper Magazine at the National Ice Cream Retailers Association Convention in 2010, and has averaged annual participation of almost 200 frozen dessert shops nationwide over the last ten years. All participating stores are listed on the program website, ipledgeforicecream.com. To nominate an ice cream shop or become a participating shop, email [email protected].