{"id":16237,"date":"2025-08-27T14:39:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T18:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/uncategorized\/new-haven-goes-for-the-worlds-largest-pizza-party\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T14:39:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T18:39:53","slug":"new-haven-goes-for-the-worlds-largest-pizza-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/who-knew-blog\/new-haven-goes-for-the-worlds-largest-pizza-party\/","title":{"rendered":"New Haven Goes for the World\u2019s Largest Pizza Party"},"content":{"rendered":"

If there\u2019s one thing New Haven knows how to do, it\u2019s make pizza history. In May 2024, Congress<\/span><\/a> crowned us the official Pizza Capital of the United States. Now, we\u2019ve set our sights a little higher\u2014or at least a lot hungrier. This September, the Elm City is taking a bite out of the Guinness World Record<\/span><\/a> for the Largest Pizza Party.<\/p>\n

The scene? The 10th annual Apizza Feast at the New Haven Grand Prix on Friday, September 12. The mission? Gather 5,000 pizza lovers on the New Haven Green to top Tulsa\u2019s record of 3,357 set just last year. After all, who else deserves the title but the nation\u2019s true Pizza Capital?<\/p>\n

From 4\u20137 p.m., ticket holders will be part of the official Guinness attempt\u2014$17 gets you two slices, a drink, and bragging rights for life. The only catch? You\u2019ve got to stay until the big count at 7 p.m. Then the gates swing wide for everyone to join the party: an awards ceremony, a hip-hop set by DJ Funk Flex, and more than 60 vendors serving not just pizza, but tacos, curry, barbecue, cannolis, doughnuts, and ice cream. Wash it all down with wine or craft beer and consider yourself part of history.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince we regularly see 10,000\u201320,000 people at Apizza Feast, we\u2019re confident we can break this record and prove New Haven has the best pizza community in the world,\u201d says Colin Caplan<\/span><\/a>, local apizza historian and owner of Taste of New Haven<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what else he had to say about this soon-to-be record-breaking event.<\/p>\n

How did the idea for Apizza Feast first come about?<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Apizza Feast idea first started in 2014, when the City of New Haven asked me to propose a pizza festival in New Haven. I was then connected to the Connecticut Cycling Advancement Program, a non-profit that trains and teaches Connecticut’s youth the sport of cycling, and we were able to plan and produce the Apizza Feast at the New Haven Grand Prix in September 2015.\u201d<\/p>\n

Over the past decade, how has the festival grown into one of Connecticut\u2019s biggest celebrations of pizza?<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cWith each year, we have expanded the scope of the event to include more vendors, more activities and reach more of the community. As popularity around our apizza has grown, we have seen the festival become a much larger and more engaged experience, reaching thousands of people. This year\u2019s Guinness World Record attempt has certainly elevated the event, adding a new layer of experience for locals and visitors looking to connect over pizza.\u201d<\/p>\n

Why this World Record, and why now?<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cMy personal and professional life merge as a native New Haven son, and as a proponent of our city and its people. I believe in community building and raising the quality of life through building, gathering, connecting, sharing and celebrating. After cementing New Haven as the Pizza Capital of the United States, it seemed like a natural next step to showcase our amazing community and pizza scene. There has never been a pizza-related record in New Haven or Connecticut. It\u2019s long overdue.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis record-breaking event will give participants the feeling of taking part in history, and even tastier, pizza history. The ultimate result will be the realization of New Haven’s community spirit and ability to be competitive and win. New Haven is a city of firsts and innovation, inviting and welcoming, so that achieving this record-breaking attempt can be shared by all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Which New Haven pizzerias and vendors will visitors find this year, and are there any new participants to look out for?<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cThere are a slew of returning pizzerias who join the event year after year, including Da Legna X NOLO, which is returning for its 10th year! A new pizza vendor this year is Strega, who recently opened a small but highly regarded Italian restaurant downtown, and will be making Neapolitan pizza during the festival.\u201d<\/p>\n

As for the Apizza Feast\u2019s official line-up, here\u2019s who\u2019s serving up slices:<\/p>\n

Big Green Truck Pizza<\/p>\n

Sally’s Apizza<\/p>\n

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana<\/p>\n

Strega<\/p>\n

Zeneli Pizzeria<\/p>\n

Est Pizza Truck<\/p>\n

Ozzy’s Apizza<\/p>\n

Ah-Beetz<\/p>\n

Zuppardi’s Apizza<\/p>\n

Dough Girls<\/p>\n

Da Legna X NOLO<\/p>\n

Little Italy Pizza Truck<\/p>\n

East Coast Pizza Truck<\/p>\n

Longobardi’s Wood Fired Apizza<\/p>\n

Cast Iron Chef<\/p>\n

Grand Apizza<\/p>\n

Michelina’s Apizza<\/p>\n

Rolling Inferno<\/p>\n

What is the best way for people to get to the festival?<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cWe suggest getting to the Pizza Party and Apizza Feast with lots of time to prepare for traffic and parking. Ride shares and taxis are a great way to get downtown. For those who are driving, we suggest parking a couple of blocks away at either the Temple Street or Crown Street garages. Area roads begin to close in the morning for setup.\u201d<\/p>\n

Secure your tickets<\/span> now,<\/a> and come hungry.<\/p>\n

photo credit: Apizza Feast<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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