BLOOMINGTON, MN — Calling all Ryans.
Mall of America will host a Ryan-themed event this summer as people named Ryan gather for a meetup, parade and roller coaster world record attempt.
"Ryde the Ryan Coaster" is scheduled for Friday, July 24, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Huntington Bank Rotunda, which organizers are calling the "Rytunda" for the night.
The event comes one night before the Ryan Baseball Classic, according to Mall of America.
Ryans are asked to arrive at 6:30 p.m., and no later than 7:15 p.m., to receive a Ryan nametag and meet other Ryans. The group will then parade to Nickelodeon Universe, where organizers plan to try to set the world record for most people with the same name to consecutively ride a roller coaster.
Ryans will ride for free, according to the event listing.
Non-Ryans are welcome to cheer on the Ryans, organizers said.
An official afterparty is planned at The Fair on 4, with food and Ryan drink specials available.
"No Bryans Allowed," the event listing says.
More information and RSVP details are available on Mall of America’s website.
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