City of Kyle attempts to make the Guinness World Record for largest gathering of Kyles
KYLE, Texas (KEYE) — The city of Kyle held another competition for all Kyles during a 2023 Kyle Fair A Tex-Travaganza in attempt to make it on the Guinness World Record for the largest same-name gathering. On Sunday, May 21, there was a festival event at the Lake Kyle Park and the city made sure to inform Texans named Kyle to try and break the record with their attendance.
One attendee named Kyle from Austin, Texas was the 200th Kyle there and it was his first time attending the festival.
He received a lot of emails about the festival and knew in advance that he would enjoy being at the gathering.
"It was funny. Somebody yelled out 'Kyle' trying to get their attention and all these people turned around. It was pretty funny," said Kyle from Austin, Texas.
Many Kyles who attended wore a shirt displaying the statement 'My name is Kyle.'
Another Kyle from Dallas, Texas who attended was number 1,325 and said they needed 800 more Kyles to attend in order to break the record of largest same-name gathering.
"I've been a Texas native for a while and I've driven to Kyle, Texas before but this is a unique opportunity for a gathering of Kyles," said Kyle from Dallas, Texas.
The verification process required eligible Kyles to show proof with an ID, provide an address, and an available email or phone number. Minors or underaged Kyles needed to get vouched by a parent or guardian with an ID and contact information as well.
There were several vendors at the festival, bands playing, and other food and drink-oriented competitions at this event.
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