Water Ice Festival

Inspired by the iconic summer treat made famous in South Philadelphia—and with Philadelphia taking center stage this summer for America’s 250th birthday—Ocean Casino Resort is bringing the flavor to life with the first-ever Water Ice Festival at The Park on Saturday, July 18 from 2PM-5PM. This family-friendly, ticketed event celebrates the very best of water ice (or Italian ice), featuring vendors from across the region for a refreshing, can’t-miss summer experience.
Official Participating Vendors
From the Jersey Shore to Philadelphia and New York, we’ve rounded up some of the best water ice spots around for one refreshing summer celebration. Discover fan-favorite flavors, local legends, and can’t-miss treats from vendors bringing their sweetest creations to Ocean's first-ever Water Ice Festival.
Discover our participating vendors:
Philadelphia Tropical Treats - Philadelphia, PA
Uncle Louie G's Italian Ices & Ice Cream - Staten Island, NY
The Water Ice Factory - Magnolia, NJ
Siddiq's Water Ice - Philadelphia, PA
The Yummy Palace - Philadelphia, PA
Primo Water Ice - Cherry Hill, NJ
Strollo's Lighthouse Homemade Italian Ice - Long Branch, NJ
South Philly Ice - Philadelphia, PA
The Ice Factory - Mahwah, NJ
John's Water Ice - Philadelphia, PA
And many more to be confirmed!
The Water Ice Festival is proudly presented by:
Social Media Partner: Wooder Ice
Media Partner: Philadelphia Magazine
Radio Partner: Q102
Hosted by: Aunt Mary Pat
Tickets & What's Included
🎟️ Here’s the Scoop:
Ticket Prices
- Adults: $20
- Kids (12 and under): $10 (Admission is free for children under 2 years old.)
Your Ticket Includes:
🍧 Unlimited water ice tastings
🗳️ The chance to vote in the coolest competition of the summer: the Water Ice Flavor Contest; with winners announced by everyone's favorite Aunt: Aunt Mary Pat!
Plus, enjoy fun photo moments, family-friendly activities, face painting, caricatures, and more throughout the festival.
Don’t miss your chance to experience the coolest event of the summer!