To a kid growing up in the Midwest, nothing said "Summer's Here!" more than the first visit by the Good Humor ice cream truck!
We'd hear that truck's bells or music and rush into the house to get our lawn mowing money! My favorite was the Toasted Almond bar.
But then again, even today, any ice cream on a stick (Häagen-Dazs, Dove Bars, even Fudgsicles) I'm all over!