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JULY 13, 2017
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Acrobats, clowns and more under the Big Top For the first time ever the Circo Osorio Circus is making its way to Kamloops for a series of gravity-defying shows under the big top. Now in its 90th year, the Las Vegas-based American Clown Circus and its Circo Osorio show will take up residence outside of Aberdeen Mall from July 20 to July 24. The circus is named after the Osorio family of entertainers, who originally founded the show in their native Mexico before relocating to Las Vegas. A statement released by the circus organizers briefly described the history of the Osorio family and their traveling amusement show. “They started out small, working for other shows and parks,” the statement said, adding, “Their first tour lasted for 10 days… [but] with the hard work and determination their Vegas style carni comes to town! parents taught them, soon they were performing over 35 weeks show, in addition to what the to thousands of people a year.” organizers have dubbed a “moThis unique circus experience torcycle dance party.” Everywas designed with a family au- thing of course will be sprinkled dience in mind. The intimate with a hearty dose of showone-ring setting provides the manship, from the routines spectators with an up-close to the costumes and makeup. and personal circus experience. The old fashioned circus tent, Acts will include electrifying cotton candy, and popcorn are tight rope artists, high-energy sure to conjure up feelings of Kenyan acrobats, and hilarious nostalgia for more experienced clowns as part of its all-human circus-goers, while youngsters,
who will perhaps be enjoying the circus experience for the first time, will have an opportunity to create their own memories. “Every time the big top goes up, history is being made, giving families an opportunity that no textbook or iPad can teach kids,” the organizers said. Referred to as the “first bilingual circus” and established in 1927, the show is currently
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in the midst of a tour with stops in over 220 cities around the United States and Canada. The Circo Osorio Circus show times for Kamloops are as follows: July 20, 7:30 pm; July 21, 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm; July 22, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, and 7:30 pm; July 23, 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm; July 24, 7:00 pm. Tickets can be found at americancrowncircustickets.com.
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