Hoover sets new Guinness World Record during Independence Day celebration

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Attendees seen in American themed outfits during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Attendees seen in American themed outfits during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Attendees seen in American themed outfits during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Pogo jumpers perform during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Nick Hanson juggles as attendees gather for the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Fans are seen watching the USA vs. Bosnia World Cup game on a phone as they retreat to the edges of the stadium during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Buff Hall stays in the rain with a program on his head as attendees retreat to the edges of the stadium during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)The Martinez family watches the USA vs. Bosnia World Cup game on a phone as they retreat to the edges of the stadium during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)The USA vs. Bosnia World Cup game is seen on a video board during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Attendees retreat to the edges of the stadium as heavy rain comes in during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)The USA vs. Bosnia World Cup game is seen on a video board during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Abe Francisco watches the USA vs. Bosnia World Cup game on a phone as they retreat to the edges of the stadium during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Fans return to their seats to watch the USA vs. Bosnia World Cup game as the rain clears during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Fans return to their seats to watch the USA vs. Bosnia World Cup game as the rain clears during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Mitch Reneau of the Met Boys seen with the American flag dyed into his hair during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Attendees shake prepare to attempt to break the world record for the most people opening drink cans simultaneously during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)The crowd reacts to the USA vs Bosnia World Cup game during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)The crowd celebrates as the U.S. scores a goal against Bosnia during the World Cup watch party at the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)The crowd celebrates as the U.S. scores a goal against Bosnia during the World Cup watch party at the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)The crowd reacts to the USA vs Bosnia World Cup game during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)The crowd celebrates as the U.S. scores a goal against Bosnia during the World Cup watch party at the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Attendees shake cans of Coca-Cola as they attempt to break the world record for the most people opening drink cans simultaneously during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Attendees shake cans of Coca-Cola as they attempt to break the world record for the most people opening drink cans simultaneously during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)The crowd celebrates as the U.S. scores a goal against Bosnia during the World Cup watch party at the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)A child his hit with a water balloon by the Met Boys during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Attendees shake prepare to attempt to break the world record for the most people opening drink cans simultaneously during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)The crowd reacts to the USA vs Bosnia World Cup game during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)The Chikkiwalla family holds up their cans of Coca-Cola as they prepare to attempt to break the world record for the most people opening drink cans simultaneously during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Attendees shake cans of Coca-Cola as they attempt to break the world record for the most people opening drink cans simultaneously during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)The crowd celebrates as the U.S. scores a goal against Bosnia during the World Cup watch party at the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Attendees shake prepare to attempt to break the world record for the most people opening drink cans simultaneously during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)A child his hit with a water balloon by the Met Boys during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Paul and Christine Stoops wave American flags during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Cole Hickman reacts to the USA vs. Bosnia World Cup game during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)The Murphy family reacts to the USA vs Bosnia World Cup game during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Guinness World Record official educator Tina Shi stands alongside Hoover Mayor Nick Derzis as she informs the crowd they broke the record for the most people opening drink cans simultaneously during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Hoover City Council members participate in a hot dog eating contest during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Hoover City Council members participate in a hot dog eating contest during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)A person picks up a crushed Coca-Cola can after attendees attempted to break the world record for the most people opening drink cans simultaneously during Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)The crowd reacts to the USA vs Bosnia World Cup game during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)The Murphy family reacts to the USA vs Bosnia World Cup game during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)A fireworks show seen during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)A fireworks show seen during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)A fireworks show seen during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)Maisie Murphy watches the fireworks show during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)A fireworks show seen during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)A fireworks show seen during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)A fireworks show seen during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)A fireworks show seen during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)A fireworks show seen during the Fourth on the First celebration at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)

The city of Hoover celebrated America’s 250 birthday by breaking a world record while cheering on the U.S team during their World Cup victory.

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