Calling all Kyles! Over 2,300 Kyles needed in Kyle, Texas, to break Guinness World Record
What happens when a bunch of Kyles come to Kyle’s party?
You make history.
At least, that’s the goal this Saturday.
At 1 p.m. May 18, the city of Kyle will hold its annual “Gathering of the Kyles” in an attempt to break the mark set by Guinness World Records for the largest same-name gathering.
What is the 'Gathering of the Kyles'?
It started as a joke, but this is no laughing matter. In the city’s fifth year trying to break the world's record for the largest same-name gathering, Kyle is hoping for 2,326 Kyles to show up. Last year, the city fell short by 836 Kyles, totaling 1,490.
The festival is held at Lake Kyle Park.
According to KUT, the current title belongs to Kupres, Bosnia-Herzegovina, where 2,325 people named Ivan gathered on July 30, 2017.
What are the rules for participating in the Gathering of the Kyles?
To qualify to be a part of the Guinness World Records attempt, all participants must have the name ‘Kyle’ — spelled that way. Iterations of ‘Kyle,’ such as Kyler, Kiel, or Kylee, are not accepted. Middle and last names will not be accepted.
The event is free. You don’t have to be named Kyle to show up unless you’re trying to help break the Guinness World Record. All Kyles must check in and register by 12:30 p.m. to be included in the official count.
When is the Kyle Fair A Tex-Travaganza and Gathering of the Kyles?
The official Kyle Fair A Tex-Travaganza is Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Preregistration check-in and on-site registration is available 4-8 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
The attempt to break the Guinness World Record is 1 p.m. Saturday.
'Make every Kyle count': Social media reacts to Gathering of the Kyles
My boyfriend Kyle went to a gathering of Kyles in Kyle, Texas. They had a drywall punching station. pic.twitter.com/lXRbPnzFnp
— Chris Bryant (@tenderchris) May 21, 2023
If your name is Kyle and you weren’t at the Gathering of the Kyles, you let your name brothers down. pic.twitter.com/vFrHdXmx13
— The Ross Bolen Podcast (@RossBolenPod) June 16, 2023
Hey KYLES–you're making news, now make history!
REGISTER TODAY for the Gathering of the Kyles official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS ™ attempt for the largest same-name gathering, first name only. #KyleTX #KyleFair
Make every Kyle count! Pre-register today at https://t.co/IphrEheyKi. pic.twitter.com/KtSbkEZvVe— City of Kyle (@CityofKyleTX) May 14, 2024
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Over 2,300 Kyles needed to break Guinness World Record in Kyle, Texas