The World Record of ‘longest ribbon cutting event’ has been achieved collectively by the people of New Jersey from New Jersey, USA.

On May 27, 2013; people of the state of New Jersey at the Jersey shore at Seaside Heights, New Jersey broke the record. The total length of the world record breaking ribbon was measured to be 5.51 miles (8.87 km). The cutting was ceremoniously done by Governor Chris Christie and First Lady Mary Pat Christie. Event was organized to mark the unofficial beginning of summer and to create a feeling of strength after being hit by the devastating storm ‘Sandy’ in the state of New Jersey.

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The World Record of ‘longest ribbon cutting ceremony’ was achieved by the city of Schwabisch Hall in Germany on March 31, 2011. The length of the ribbon which was used in the event was 4.19 miles (6.75 km) and was organized to open the newly renovated quarter “Kocherquartier” in Schwabisch Hall , Germany.