The weather delay lasted for about two hours, and the event began again at 2 p.m. The gluttonous Independence Day event brought thousands of people to Coney Island, New York, on Tuesday to watch competitive eaters scarf down as many hot dogs as their stomachs allow in just 10 minutes.Ī major rain and lightning storm hit Coney Island around noon, shortly before the men were set to come out to compete, scattering the crowds to shelter. People take shelter from the rain Tuesday at the Nathan's hot dog eating contest.
