— Edition N°02
World record attempt
21·05·2026
7 PM — at La Communale
Official summons to anyone who answers to the name of —
One night. One name. All the Edwards.
02 / 05 — Concept
— Why we're here
One night. One name. All the Edwards.
Edward isn't just another event. It's a collective summons to gather the largest number of Edwards ever counted under one roof, on the same day, at the same hour — and that hour falls on 21 May.
— Pillar 01
The name as a calling
One name, set large. Edward isn't just another event: it's a collective call. A rallying sign, a shared identity — no compromise.
— Pillar 02
The Edward character
Distinguished, singular, elegant — and always with a touch of the absurd. An Edward wears his name the way one wears a character.
— Pillar 03
Seriousness within the absurd
Codes of protocol, institution and the official record — played straight-faced, without irony or knowing wink.
— Pillar 04
The long table
Hall, tables, glasses and collective energy. On 21 May, the Edward character takes the stage for real, under one roof.
03 / 05 — Schedule
— How the evening unfolds
Six steps. One record.
- 7:00 PM Welcome & name verificationID Card required — no nicknames, no middle names. Step 01
- 7:30 PM Elbow warm-up and registration in the international Edward registerOpening drinks — the Edwards' first toast, and entry in the Worldwide Edward directory. Step 02
- 8:15 PM Official count, record attempt & official photoUnder Edward's control — the Edwards' Golden Book. All Edwards on the official photo. Step 03
- 8:45 PM The Edwards' banquet at the food courtOpen service, several stalls · plates €15 · drinks €5 · shared tables. Step 04
- 10:00 PM Speech and collective toastAll Edwards, on your feet — rise. Step 05
- 12:00 AM Edward must go homeOne record tonight — that's already plenty. Step 06
04 / 05 — Rules
— Who's in
The Edwards' rulebook.
— Conditions of entry ✓
- Be named Edward, Edouard, Eduardo, Edoardo or Eduard as a first name
- RSVP before 20 May 2026
- Bring your wallet if you fancy eating and drinkingIt's a food court — plenty of plates and drinks for a few euros.
- Show up keen to beat the record
— Don't bother trying ✗
- The Kevins, Lukes, Alberts and the like — no hard feelings, no exclusions
- Fake ID Cards
- Forgetting your good humour
- Leaving before the official count
05 / 05 — Getting there
— La Communale, Saint-Ouen, Paris
For the Edwards,
the record happens here:
La Communale — 9 rue Frida Kahlo, 93400 Saint-Ouen, Paris
More info & menus → communalesaintouen.com
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Public transport simplest route
- Métro — Lines 13 & 14, Mairie de Saint-Ouen station
- RER C — Saint-Ouen station
- Bus 66 · 85 · 140 — stop « Parvis des Bateliers »
- Bus 137 · 166 · 237 — stop « Soubise »
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Vélib' nearest docks
- Station 34010 — Hôtel de Ville de Saint-Ouen
- Station 34011 — Clef des Champs / Albert Dhalenne
- Mind yourself on the way back.
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By car for the motorised
- Close to the A86 and A1 motorways
- Ring road exit — Porte de Saint-Ouen
- Paid public car park nearby — « Le Parking de la Halle ».
— Official counter
Live update
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Edwards already confirmed
The record is being built. Without you?
Every Edward counts. You're still missing from the roll call. RSVP for free before 20 May — the seat we save for you is also the next line on the counter.
Join the record →
RSVP · Registration
— Before 20 May 2026
Your name's Edward ? Come in.
One night, one chance to make it into the Edward, the Record Golden Book. RSVP to confirm your seat for the 21 May dinner, in St-Ouen, Paris, France.
Registration closes · 20·05·2026
Ticket · Admit One · #ED-0042
RSVPEdward, confirm your seat — free of charge,
you'll pay only for what you eat/drink at the food stands (≈ €15/€5)
you'll pay only for what you eat/drink at the food stands (≈ €15/€5)
✓
, it's confirmed —
you'll be part of the world record!
A confirmation email is on its way within the minute.
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You're already in.
This Edward signed up on ….
No Edward is counted twice — that's in the rulebook.
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BONUS · Community
— Can't make 21 May? No problem. But a shame.
— Galaxy counter · live
501
Edwards already on the books
in the Edward galaxy
in the Edward galaxy
Just want to be the Edward who knows the most Edwards?
You don't have to come to dinner to be part of the galaxy. We log your surname (we already know the first name) and your email, and we'll get back to you when a new record is brewing or when an Edward of public note does something worth flagging.
No monthly newsletter. No spam. No donation request. The Edward galaxy is run the old-fashioned way.
Edward galaxy · #ED-000
Jointhe galaxy
— No commitment to the 21·05·2026 dinner
✓
Welcome, Edward .
You're on the books. A welcome email is on its way within the minute. We'll be in touch when the time is right.
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You're already in.
This Edward has been on the books since ….
We don't lose track — that's in the rulebook.
BONUS · Media Kit
— Posters · Stories · LinkedIn
Once you're in, recruit the next one.
We've put together a visual kit ready to post on Instagram & LinkedIn: posters, Stories, FAQs, statistics. Pick one, download it, share it — every post might bring another Edward to the count.
Open the media kit →8 visuals · 3 formats each · 0 account to create
