RICHMOND, Va. — National Ice Cream Day was the perfect way for lovers of the sweet treat to cool off amid the triple-digit feels-like temperatures on Sunday.
Popular ice cream parlor Gelati Celesti offered giveaways and handcrafted signature ice cream until 10 p.m. on Sunday.
The shop started celebrations early by opening its doors at midnight to offer a free scoop for one full hour.
Kevin Britton said the sweet treat was just part of a special day.
"My mom came to visit me for her 60th birthday, so we went to the Boulevard, had some burgers, ice cream and then see the Squirrels game," Britton said.
Andrea Britton said she likes "a lot of ice cream," so it was a treat to be able to celebrate the holiday on her special day.
Gelati Celesti locations across Central Virginia and Hampton Roads participated in National Ice Cream Day celebrations.
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