Chicago's biggest hot dog makes its debut on National Hot Dog Day

Published July 15, 2026 3:41 PM CDT

You have never seen a Chicago-style hot dog like this.

Mariano's, Turano Baking Company and Vienna Beef teamed up on National Hot Dog Day to build the longest Chicago-style hot dog ever assembled.

World's longest Chicago-style hot dog

Record-setting dog:

The trio unveiled a 50-foot Chicago-style hot dog on Wednesday during a community celebration at the South Loop Mariano's. The effort surpassed the group's previous 44-foot hot dog, which was created in 2018 at the Bucktown Mariano's.

The event included a ceremonial hot dog cutting and Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias served as "master of ceremonies."

The oversized hot dog was served on a custom-made bun crafted by Turano Baking Company and topped with the classic Chicago-style ingredients.

The first 100 customers received a free Chicago-style hot dog while supplies last.

The Source: The information in this story came from Mariano's, Vienna Beef and Turano Baking Company.

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