One of Savannah’s most beloved institutions just got a little sweeter. Leopold’s Ice Cream celebrated its 107th birthday with a festive block party in the heart of downtown Savannah, drawing crowds eager to honor a local landmark that has been scooping up smiles since 1919.

The milestone celebration was a true community affair, with photos from the event captured by the Savannah Morning News showing the joy and nostalgia that Leopold’s reliably inspires in locals and visitors alike. The birthday block party gave Savannahians of all ages a chance to gather, celebrate, and share in a tradition that has endured for more than a century — through wars, recessions, and generations of families who have made a stop at Leopold’s a rite of passage.

Leopold’s Ice Cream has long been more than just a dessert destination. Founded in 1919 by Greek immigrant Peter Leopold, the shop on Broughton Street is a living piece of Savannah history, famous for its house-made flavors, vintage soda fountain atmosphere, and the warm hospitality that keeps customers coming back decade after decade. The current owners have carried that legacy forward with pride, and the 107th birthday celebration was a fitting tribute to everything the institution represents.

Whether you’re a lifelong Savannahian or a first-time visitor who wandered in from the sidewalk, Leopold’s has a way of making everyone feel at home — and a block party marking 107 years is exactly the kind of joyful, community-centered event that reminds us why local businesses matter so much to the fabric of a city. Here’s to 107 more scoops, Savannah.

Sources: WTOC, Savannah Morning News