With hundreds of thousands of avocados, El Rio Grande aims to beat the Guinness World Record for the largest fruit display.El Rio Grande Latin Market is hard at work today as it tries to break the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest avocado display. Alongside its attempts to break the record, it’ll host a celebration dubbed “Everything Grande in Texas” that will include performances from mariachi bands and DJs, food tastings, giveaways and more.
“Everything Grande in Texas isn't just about avocados – it's about bringing our community together. In addition to celebrating the avocado, we'll also be raising awareness about the importance of access to nutritious foods,” El Rio marketing director Gladys Marquez said in the news release. “We recognize that access to fresh, healthy food is a challenge for many people in our community.