What is National Grape Popsicle Day?
Since summer is just around the corner, May 27th calls for warm weather, sunshine, and National Grape Popsicle Day.
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Frank Epperson, an 11-year-old Frank Epperson, was outside on his porch in San Francisco, California, mixing water with a white powdered flavoring to make soda. He left it outside on the porch with the stirring stick still attached. That night, the temperature hit a record low, and Frank discovered the drink had frozen to the stick the following morning.
Epperson introduced his candy at a fireman's ball, 1922, where it was a huge success. At an amusement park in Alameda, California, he made and sold his frozen treat-on-a-stick in 1923. In 1924, Epperson applied for a patent for his frozen confectionery, which he described as "Epsicle" ice pop. He then renamed it "Popsicle." He then renamed it "Popsicle."
Popsicles are one of summertime's most popular snacks for kids of all ages. National Grape Popsicle Day honors one of the most popular flavors!!
