New Haven Hosted Grand Prix and Apizza Feast
The city celebrated a night of cycling and a pizza-themed world record attempt on the historic New Haven Green.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Food and Drink
New Haven held the New Haven Grand Prix and Apizza Feast on the city Green this past Friday. The event featured a high-speed cycling race alongside an attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the largest pizza costume party.
Why it matters
The event combined competitive sports with local culinary pride, drawing residents together for a unique community gathering. Organizers are currently waiting for official verification of the world record attempt.
The event featured a street circuit race spanning Chapel, Temple, Elm, and High Streets. Participants gathered in costume at the New Haven Green to attempt the world record.
The players
Guinness World Records
This is a reference book published annually that lists world records both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world.
Mark Bedwell
He is a 55-year-old attendee who participated in the local festivities held on the New Haven Green.
The details
Cyclists navigated a course through the city streets as spectators participated in a festive pizza-themed record attempt. Attendees like 55-year-old Mark Bedwell joined the gathering at the New Haven Green.
Timeline
Friday, September 25, 2026: The New Haven Grand Prix and Apizza Feast occurred.
Industry Dynamics
This event highlights the growing trend of combining localized sports festivals with large-scale stunt participation to drive civic engagement. It follows the precedent of the 2018 Guinness World Record for the largest pizza party by attempting a costume-specific variation.
The event provided local residents with free public access to both the street circuit race and the community costume gathering. Participants are now waiting for the final record determination to see if their efforts successfully joined the global list of recognized achievements.
The takeaway
Community festivals that incorporate world record attempts can effectively boost local participation and city morale. Residents interested in future record-setting events should monitor official announcements from organizational bodies to ensure their participation is properly recorded.
Further reading
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