This summer I took my girls to the Big Apple Circus in Queens, New York and it was a night of family fun! Loving to travel as much as I do, I made a commitment to myself that this summer I was going to approach my own "backyard" of Long Island and surrounding areas, with the same passion as I do when I travel, by researching and experiencing all the sights and activities that are happening locally. At the top of my list was The Big Apple Circus. I am not a patron of circuses that exploit and use exotic animals or have them doing unnatural things. But, after doing some research, I was fairly certain that this circus did not fall into that category and was willing to take a chance and see for myself. I was very pleased by what I found on all levels!
The Big Apple Circus has been around in New York City since 1977, and I'm ashamed to say, I had never seen it before this past weekend. A great deal has changed in the past 35+ years from its humble beginnings in Battery Park, to headlining at Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center, Manhattan and to traveling all around the United States and abroad. I was so out of touch with this New York-based event, that I was actually shocked to find out that the current location for which I would be purchasing tickets was right here in Queens at Cunningham Park.
As a teenager attending high school in Queens, Cunningham Park was a big hang out, so, it was actually a bit exciting to be returning there with my children, many years later, to see a show under the big top!
My first personal encounter with The Big Apple Circus was visiting their website, which is absolutely delightful and engaging. Makes you feel as if you are already at the circus from the site design, video clips featuring some of the performances, and the lively circus music playing. I had no idea of the show schedules and when I decided to buy tickets but was happy to learn that the last performance for this season, here in Queens was June 15th. I didn't waste any time grabbing four tickets. Otherwise, I would have had to wait for the late fall when the circus returns to Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center.
Queens is a great location to see this show as it is centrally located off the Grand Central Parkway and a variety of other main thoroughfares in the surrounding area of Flushing. There is also access to the park from several entrances, with the closest one on the Union Turnpike side of Cunningham Park. Street parking in this residential area is readily available as well. A short walk through the park, leads right to the entranceway of the circus area. Prior to entering the big tent, booths with snacks, beverages and memorabilia are conveniently located. It was raining when we attended, so we made our way inside rather quickly, but not before we grabbed some popcorn! All the staff we encountered were friendly and welcoming and helpful in guiding us to our seats. The Big Apple Circus follows in the tradition of the European style "one ring" circus, with a ring master and performers that include acrobats, jugglers, tight rope walkers, trapeze and more. They also guarantee that no seat is more than fifty feet from the performers. I managed to get fourth row center tickets and the location couldn't have been more perfect. The tent was well cooled and the seats were comfortable.
OMG !!! Live Attack of Lion during CIRCUS Show by worldtalk
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The Big Apple Circus has been around in New York City since 1977, and I'm ashamed to say, I had never seen it before this past weekend. A great deal has changed in the past 35+ years from its humble beginnings in Battery Park, to headlining at Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center, Manhattan and to traveling all around the United States and abroad. I was so out of touch with this New York-based event, that I was actually shocked to find out that the current location for which I would be purchasing tickets was right here in Queens at Cunningham Park.
As a teenager attending high school in Queens, Cunningham Park was a big hang out, so, it was actually a bit exciting to be returning there with my children, many years later, to see a show under the big top!
My first personal encounter with The Big Apple Circus was visiting their website, which is absolutely delightful and engaging. Makes you feel as if you are already at the circus from the site design, video clips featuring some of the performances, and the lively circus music playing. I had no idea of the show schedules and when I decided to buy tickets but was happy to learn that the last performance for this season, here in Queens was June 15th. I didn't waste any time grabbing four tickets. Otherwise, I would have had to wait for the late fall when the circus returns to Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center.
Queens is a great location to see this show as it is centrally located off the Grand Central Parkway and a variety of other main thoroughfares in the surrounding area of Flushing. There is also access to the park from several entrances, with the closest one on the Union Turnpike side of Cunningham Park. Street parking in this residential area is readily available as well. A short walk through the park, leads right to the entranceway of the circus area. Prior to entering the big tent, booths with snacks, beverages and memorabilia are conveniently located. It was raining when we attended, so we made our way inside rather quickly, but not before we grabbed some popcorn! All the staff we encountered were friendly and welcoming and helpful in guiding us to our seats. The Big Apple Circus follows in the tradition of the European style "one ring" circus, with a ring master and performers that include acrobats, jugglers, tight rope walkers, trapeze and more. They also guarantee that no seat is more than fifty feet from the performers. I managed to get fourth row center tickets and the location couldn't have been more perfect. The tent was well cooled and the seats were comfortable.
OMG !!! Live Attack of Lion during CIRCUS Show by worldtalk
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