The city of Kyle, Texas wants to set a same-name world record with individuals named Kyle

Water tower in Kyle, Texas
Water tower in Kyle, Texas Photo credit Getty Images/RoschetzkyIstockPhoto

If you’ve ever wanted to set a world record but have no idea where to begin, you’re halfway there if you happened to be named “Kyle.”

The Central Texas city of Kyle, Texas, which is just south of Austin, is inviting anyone named Kyle to travel to town for the largest same-name gathering during their big fair next month.

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Kyle is looking to set a Guinness World Record for the largest same-name gathering (first name) ever!

According to NBC DFW, it will be the city’s fourth attempt at breaking the record, which currently stands at more than 2,300 participants.

The "Gathering of Kyles" takes place Sunday, May 21, and all participating Kyles will get a free Kyle Fair T-shirt!

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