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ODUNDE07-e. At Fred's Water Ice in Southwest Philadelphia two free cups of mango water ice are passed to a visitor on June 6, 2021. A scaled back Odunde festival kicked off this on Chester Avenue year in Southwest Philadelphia at FredÕs Water Icer. In years past the festival drew thousands to South St. The festival celebrates cultures and traditions of Africa and the African Diaspora throughout the world. This year, Odunde is being celebrated with 9 events from June 6th to June 13th. FredÕs Water Ice owner, Fred Cooper and his family gave out free water ice and soft pretzels to anyone who happened by his store. .(Jonathan Wilson / For the Inquirer)
ODUNDE07-e. At Fred's Water Ice in Southwest Philadelphia two free cups of mango water ice are passed to a visitor on June 6, 2021. A scaled back Odunde festival kicked off this on Chester Avenue year in Southwest Philadelphia at FredÕs Water Icer. In years past the festival drew thousands to South St. The festival celebrates cultures and traditions of Africa and the African Diaspora throughout the world. This year, Odunde is being celebrated with 9 events from June 6th to June 13th. FredÕs Water Ice owner, Fred Cooper and his family gave out free water ice and soft pretzels to anyone who happened by his store. .(Jonathan Wilson / For the Inquirer)Read moreJonathan Wilson / For The Inquirer

Fred’s Water Ice

Ice Cream, Dessert$

Walk up to the window at Fred’s Water Ice to place your order for a fruity cup of water ice, available in flavors like Swedish fish, kiwi strawberry, coconut cream, and peach. Layering flavors is always an option. They also have frozen yogurt, gelati, funnel cake and other boardwalk-ish far.

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5343 Chester Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19143
215-726-1918