For 67 consecutive years — from 1947 to 2014 — Allan Ganz of Peabody, Massachusetts brought joy, sweetness, and a familiar ringing bell to the streets and neighbourhoods he called home. Beginning his journey at just ten years old, working alongside his father on the family ice cream truck, Allan eventually took the wheel himself and never stopped. What started as a childhood summer job became a lifelong calling, and a world record that the World Records Authority is proud to officially certify.

Across nearly seven decades, Allan Ganz served multiple generations of families in Peabody — children who grew up to bring their own children to his truck, and grandparents who remembered him from their youth. He became far more than an ice cream vendor; he became a beloved fixture of his community, a constant presence through decades of change, and a living symbol of the simple, enduring joy that a scoop of ice cream on a warm day can bring.

The World Records Authority celebrates this monumental and deeply human milestone. Allan Ganz’s record stands as a testament to lifelong dedication and the extraordinary impact one person can have on the community they serve with love and consistency for a lifetime.