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World Circus Day

Circus Elephant

About World Circus Day

When is World Circus Day? This holiday is celebrated on the third Sunday in April

Send in the clowns! Today is World Circus Day. Everywhere in the world, it’s always a big deal when the circus comes to town. The carnival atmosphere, the big tent, lions, elephants, death-defying daredevil acts, sword swallowers, clowns, and much more awaits circus attendees young and old. 

The circus, with its wide range of entertainers, has performed its acts around the world, in small towns and big cities for hundreds of years. The circus is still alive and well in many parts of the world. In the United States, this is not the case. Since the 1800’s Americans in small towns and big cities flocked to the circus when it came to town. Decades ago, several circuses were traveling and performing in the U.S. Today, the circus no longer brings smiles and laughter. The circus has fallen silent, a victim of animal rights group protests, falling attendance, and higher operating costs. Since 1919, Ringling’s Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus performed their acts all over the U.S. They were billed as “The Greatest Show on Earth”. They performed their last act on October 6, 2018, putting a sad face on clowns all over the United States.

Top Tent Circus Movies

  • The Greatest Show on Earth
  • At the Circus
  • Ring Circus
  • Charlie Chan at the Circus
  • Big Top Pee-wee (yes, Pee Wee Herman)
  • Circus World
  • The Great Wallendas

How to Enjoy and Participate in World Circus Day

Here are a few ideas on how to celebrate this holiday:

  • Make plans to see a circus, if they come anywhere close to you.
  • Watch movies with a circus theme.
  • Read about them.
  • Dress up like a clown.
  • Read about P.T. Barnum’s life.

Today's Quote

“The noblest art is that of making others happy.” – – P.T. Barnum

Clown Juggling

History and Origin of World Circus Day

This holiday event was created in 2009 by the Federation Mondiale du Cirque to celebrate and promote circuses around the world.



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