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Silver Bay looking to reclaim world record for longest ATV parade

The northeastern Minnesota town first claimed the title in 2009 after gathering more than 1600 ATVs. However, it wasn't long before Richfield, Utah topped the world record with 1,870 ATVs. The Duluth News Tribune reports organizers along the North Shore are hoping at least 2,000 ATVs participate in the parade this summer.
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The northeastern Minnesota town first claimed the title in 2009 after gathering more than 1600 ATVs. However, it wasn't long before Richfield, Utah topped the world record with 1,870 ATVs. The Duluth News Tribune reports organizers along the North Shore are hoping at least 2,000 ATVs participate in the parade this summer.

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