On November 5th, the City of Pigeon Forge residents in partnership with Boyds Bear Country will join forces to attempt the largest group hug in history! For this to be a success, 5,118 participants must embrace at once. Guinness World Records recorded the last massive hug on April 23, 2004, when more than 5,117 students, staff and friends of an Ontario, Canada high school hugged in a huge circle for 10 seconds.
So, on Saturday, November 5th come out to Boyds Bear Country’s four-story bank barn at 10 a.m. to break the latest record! Not only will you help get Pigeon Forge in the Guinness Book of World Records, but you will also help support the displaced Katrina victims who have settled in the area. Group hug participants are asked to bring a winter coat or a new unwrapped toy for hurricane families.
Prior to the group hug attempt, at 8 a.m. you can come on down to Boyds Bear Country to register and enjoy family fun activities, including music, magicians, and prize drawings. Everyone registered for the hug receives a complimentary collectible bear from Boyds Bear Country.
Do you think we can beat the holding record?
This looks like a lot of fun for a great cause! If you have ever wanted to be in the Guinness Book of World Records, here is your chance!