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May 9, 2015

Raising of the May Pole and Guinness Book World Record Maypole Dance



On July 29, 2015, the Club received announcement from Guinness World Records that the Liederkarnz officially holds the World Record as follows: 

Guinness World Records:
 The largest maypole dance consists of 326 participants, and was achieved by Lancaster Liederkranz (USA) in Manheim, Pennsylvania, USA on 9 May 2015.


Participants completed a traditional seven step dance in circle around the maypole:
Guinness World Record

LNP 8.10.15 Article: Guinness Record for Most Maypole Dancers


Photo album of the day's events By Stephen Hargreaves

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DVD of Day's Events
Available for purchase at the Bar

Pick up a DVD of our May 9, 2015 Guinness World Record Breaking Day at the Club! This DVD covers the day's events from the raising of our new maypole to the world record dance!  Only $10.

Thanks goes to club member Tony Giordano for his work on creating the DVD for the Club.
Click for DVD Liner Notes



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