St. Louis has officially made history—again! City Museum and Explore St. Louis have secured the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most people wearing banana hats. This a-peel-ing event took place on Wednesday, April 2, at City Museum, where 309 participants topped their heads with banana-themed headgear.
The record-breaking feat was inspired by the arrival of the Savannah Bananas, the wildly popular exhibition baseball team known for their over-the-top antics and high-energy performances. With the team originally set to play a two-game series in St. Louis this weekend, what better way to welcome them than by going bananas—literally?
“We knew this was an opportunity that just couldn’t slip past,” said Katy Enrique, marketing director of City Museum. “City Museum is all about the unexpected, and what’s more unexpected than a sea of banana hats? This was the perfect way to celebrate the Savannah Bananas coming to town and showcase the fun-loving spirit of St. Louis.”
The event drew families, baseball fans, and banana enthusiasts alike, all sporting their finest fruit-inspired fashion. With an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ adjudicator on-site, the attempt was verified and confirmed, cementing St. Louis as the top banana in the record books.
“We’re always looking for bold, creative ways to promote our city,” said Ed Skapinok, chief commercial officer of Explore St. Louis. “Breaking a world record with a bunch of bananas? That’s just how we roll—or should we say, peel!”
Known for pushing the boundaries of creativity and fun, City Museum continues to be a must-visit attraction in St. Louis. This latest achievement adds to its collection of quirky records, proving once again that when it comes to unforgettable, over-the-top experiences, there’s no place quite like the Gateway City.
City Museum already holds multiple GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ titles, including the World’s Largest Gathering of People Wearing Underwear on Their Heads, World’s Longest Shoelace, World’s Largest Pencil, World’s Longest Seesaw, and World’s Largest Tennis Racket.