Ringling Circus Closes
Quick Answer: The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, known as "The Greatest Show on Earth," performed its final show on Sunday night in New York, ending a long era, though local circus figures like Pedro Reis and Nik Wallenda say the circus tradition itself will continue.
BY JANELLE O’DEA — BRADENTON HERALD: On Sunday night in New York, the curtain will close for the final time on The Greatest Show on Earth and a way of life for residents of “the town without a zip code.” …Despite Feld’s decision to close the [Ringling] circus, [CAC co-founder and CEO] Pedro Reis and other local luminaries such as high-wire master Nik Wallenda say it’s far from the end of the circus. MORE
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- ["The circus's final performance took place on a Sunday night in New York.","The circus is referred to as "The Greatest Show on Earth."","The closure marks the end of a way of life for residents of "the town without a zip code."","Feld made the decision to close the Ringling circus.","Pedro Reis, CAC co-founder and CEO, believes it's far from the end of the circus.","High-wire master Nik Wallenda also says the circus tradition will continue."]
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Ringling Circus close?
The circus closed on a Sunday night in New York, marking the final performance of The Greatest Show on Earth.
Who decided to close the Ringling circus?
Feld made the decision to close the Ringling circus.
Does the closing of Ringling mean the end of circus as a whole?
No, according to CAC co-founder and CEO Pedro Reis and high-wire master Nik Wallenda, it's far from the end of the circus.
What is 'the town without a zip code'?
It refers to the community of residents whose way of life was tied to the Ringling circus, which ended with the circus's closing.
