I have fond memories of attending Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey circus. The circus would always fall during Easter time (this is when I lived in New York). We would all go as a family to Madison Square Garden to see the Best Show on Earth. One year one of the clowns actually came up to my seat, I was probably about 5-6 years old. I still remember the the lights, the noise, the amazing attractions, and most of all the excitement.
My son and daughter have yet to attend the circus here in Florida. I cannot wait to take them opening night to see all the acrobats, the magic, the clowns, and aerialists. I know they will be amazed and they will love it just like I did as a little girl.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Built To Amaze!℠, the 143rd edition of the Greatest Show On Earth. Circus performers from across the globe create the perfect blend of athleticism and bravery, where power meets fearlessness and amazement has no bounds. Magnificent elephants, ferocious tigers, astonishing acrobats and awe-inspiring aerialists are engineered into one spectacular performance. Celebrate the tradition TODAY and experience it’s modern flare of twists and turns where excitement and suspense are so intense you’ll be tempted to cover your eyes. From the blueprints to the band, the crates to the clowns, the hammer to the high wire, witness the spectacle as we measure out the perfect mix of marvel and majesty in an imagination equation where the impossible comes to life. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Built To Amaze!
The event will take place in Miami’s AmericanAirlines Arena from January 9-20, 2014.
Thursday, January 9th – 7pm
Friday, January 10th – 7pm
Saturday, January 11th – 11am, 3pm, 7pm
Sunday, January 12th – 1pm and 5pm
Thursday, January 16th – 7pm
Friday, January 17th – 7pm
Saturday, January 18th – 11am, 3pm, 7pm
Sunday January 19th – 11am, 3pm, 7pm
Monday, January 20th – 6pm
Tickets go on sale November 15th! Use promo code “FAMILY” at Ticketmaster or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Good for Friday, Jan 10th 7pm; Saturday, Jan 11th 11am and 7pm; Sunday, Jan 12th 1pm and 5pm; Thursday, Jan 16th 7pm; Friday, Jan 17th 7pm; Saturday Jan 18th 11am; Sunday Jan 19th 11am and 7pm; Monday Jan 20th 6pm. Discount offer is not valid on premium seating. No double discounts. Ticket pricing is subject to supply and demand. Restrictions, service charges, handling and facility fees may apply.
Just for fun some Built to Amaze! trivia (I’ll put the answers at the end of the post):
1. The Danguir Troupe’s high wire is approximately the:
a. Width of a roll of nickels
b. Width of a telephone pole
c. Width of a pencil
d. Width of a curtain rod
2. In the “Iron Jaw” display, an acrobat is suspended 30 feet in the air from a metal and leather:
a. arm band
b. neck strap
c. mouthpiece
d. shoulder harness
3. Nine-time award winning comedic duo Alex and Irina Emelin from Russia travel with a menagerie of over 30 animals. What types of animals are featured in Built To Amaze?
a. Cats, dogs and birds
b. Rabbits, a snake, a donkey and ferrets
c. Guinea pigs, porcupines and horses
d. A gorilla, a zebra and a walrus
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Enter below for your chance to win a family 4-pack to Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Presents Built to Amaze! at Miami’s AmericanAirlines Arena on Saturday, 1/11/2014 at 3pm. Tickets will need to be picked up at Will Call with the winners photo ID.
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Disclousure: I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post. I will be provided with 4 tickets for my family to attend the show in order to facilitate a review. All opinions stated here are my own.
Trivia answers: 1. a; 2. c; 3. b.
I’m looking forward to seeing the smile on my daughter’s faces.