Peel the bananas and cut them in half lengthwise.
Place the banana halves in a shallow dish with the cut side facing up.
Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream between the banana halves.
Add a scoop of chocolate ice cream next to the vanilla.
Finish with a scoop of strawberry ice cream.
Drizzle chocolate syrup generously over the ice cream.
Add a dollop of whipped cream on top of each scoop.
Sprinkle chopped nuts over the whipped cream, if desired.
Top with a maraschino cherry on each scoop.
Garnish with fresh strawberries around the dish and serve immediately.