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Circus

Clowns have a long history of performing in the circus and most circus groups have one or more clowns in their shows.

US Circus Groups

The circus is alive in the United States with several large and small circus groups touring the states.

• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
  The Greatest Show On Earth! With the Red, Blue, and Gold groups touring the country.
• Big Apple Circus
  The Big Apple Circus annually presents an all-new show featuring renowned circus artists from around the world.
• Cirque du Soleil
  Cirque du Soleil has several groups and touring shows.
• Cole Bros. Circus
  Cole Bros. Circus is the oldest, American Circus performing under the Big Top.
• UniverSoul Circus
  In 1994 the UniverSoul Circus was born. The vision was to explore the various talents other than singing and dancing that black performers had to offer.
• All-American Youth Circus
  Co-sponsored by the Redlands YMCA and the Community Circus Arts Corporation in California
• Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
  unique hybrid of Vaudeville, Circus, Wild West Shows, Burlesque, and Sideshow
• Carson & Barnes Circus
  Bringing Over 70 Years of Circus Tradition to a New Height in Quality Family Entertainment
• Circus Vargas
  In 1969, Clifford E. Vargas fulfilled his childhood dream when he raised the canvas of what was to become "Americas favorite Big Top Circus"
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• Circus Smirkus
  Youth circus camp and touring group.
• Circus Vidbel
  Original Olde Tyme Circus Under The Big Top
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• Circus Sarasota
  Located in Sarasota, FL.
• Culpepper & Merriweather Great Combined Circus
  
• Garcia Bros. Circus
  Based in Seagoville, TX
• Kelly Miller Circus
  Begun in 1938 by Obert Miller and his sons, Kelly and Dory
• Lewis and Clark Circus
  Lewis and Clark Circus is proud to bring to you five generations of experienced family oriented fun.
• Peter Jolly's Circus
  
• Shrine Circus
  The Annual Shrine Circus is one of the largest events sponsored by Shriners. The Shrine Circus provides a quality, fun-filled, family experience with proceeds going to a great cause—the good work of Shriners in your community.
• Walker Brothers Circus
  Walker Brothers Circus has been entertaining children off all ages for over 20 years.
• Zerbini Family Circus
  The Only Circus in the Circus World Today with an American Buffalo

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Shrine Circus Groups

The Shriners have been putting on circuses around the states and raising funds to support the work of the Shriners. Here are a few of their groups.

• Shrine Circus
  The Annual Shrine Circus is one of the largest events sponsored by Shriners. The Shrine Circus provides a quality, fun-filled, family experience with proceeds going to a great cause—the good work of Shriners in your community.
• Antioch Shrine Circus
  Dayton, Ohio
• Arab Shrine Circus
  Arab Shrine Circus at the Kansas Expocentre
• Arabia Shrine Circus
  Located in Fort Bend County
• El Jebel Shrine Circus
  Denver Metro area
• El Katif Shrine Circus
  Spokane Valley Mall
• El Zagal Shrine Circus
  Fargo, ND
• Hadi Shrine Circus
  Located in Evansville, Indiana.
• India Shrine Circus
  Located in Oklahoma City
• Irem Shrine Circus
  Kingston, PA
• Kaaba Shrine Circus
  Davenport River Center
• Kosair Shrine Circus
  Kentucky State Fairgrounds
• LuLu Shrine Circus
  Plymouth Meeting, PA
• Melha Shrine Circus
  West Springfield, MA
• Mizpah Shrine Circus
  The Mizpah Shrine Circus is located in Fort Wayne, IN.
• Moolah Shrine Circus
  The Moolah Shrine circus is a St Louis / Saint Charles event for the whole family.
• Shrine Circus Omaha
  Omaha, NE
• Tigris Shrine Circus
  Located in New York State
• Tripoli Shrine Circus
  Shrine circus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Other Circus Related Organizations

• CircEsteem
  Chicago group that's mission is to unite youth from diverse racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds and help them build self-esteem and mutual respect through the practice of circus arts.
• Circus Fans of America
  North America's Leading Circus Fan Organization - Founded 1926
• CircusWest
  The mission of CircusWest is to develop skills, build confidence and inspire passion through training and performance in circus arts.
• Circus Historical Society, Inc. (CHS)
  not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to recording the history of the American circus
• Circus World
  Circus World is a thrill for all ages - a chance to see how the circus has entertained people for generations. Located in Baraboo, WI.
• FSU Flying High Circus
  One of only two collegiate circuses in the United States.

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