In 2006 New York City broke the Guinness-certified world’s record for the largest picnic. The picnic took place in Bryant Park in the heart of New York City.
Although they did not make it into the Guinness book (they never submitted documentation) they still managed to make it on the news.
They partnered with City Harvest and several other organizations to gather people, promote the event and create a buzz.
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Here were the RULES from the Official Picnic Organizers:
1. A head count of people taking part must be taken before the event, either by turnstile or by some other accurate method of counting. This is essential and must be done efficiently. The method to be used must be pre-approved by
Guinness World Records.
2. It should be a proper picnic with food and beverages with all participants bringing a picnic meal, either individually or as a group. As a minimum each person should have two ‘courses’ (e.g. a sandwich and fruit or cake) and a drink.
3. All participants should bring their own mats/rugs to sit on for the picnic.
4. All participants should be attending the picnic simultaneously – claims will not be entertained for a ‘rolling’ picnic where participants arrive and leave at various intervals throughout the day.
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