World Circus Day | Circus Juventas

Celebrate World Circus Day with us!

Come celebrate the culmination of our 25th anniversary season as we observe the 11th annual World Circus Day on May 9, 2020.

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Save the date (May 9, 2020) from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. We’ll be holding a big-top open house, offering our community the chance to play on circus equipment, enjoy breathtaking performances, and more! Think food trucks, face painting, and local vendors! After 25 years of our community supporting our nonprofit mission, this is our gift back to all of you. Young and old and in-betweens, you’re all welcome.

What is World Circus Day?

World Circus Day is the international day of circus arts celebration. It is an opportunity to raise public awareness, share the wonders of this magical world, and attract supporters and circus lovers by creating unforgettable moments of happiness.

Established in 2010 by H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie of Monaco to “publicize the role of circus as part of our shared cultural heritage,” World Circus Day is held each year with hundreds of circuses around the world participating in the celebration.

Circus Juventas participates in World Circus Day to remind our students that circus is performed all over the world and to keep us connected to the larger circus community.

WCD Events

2019
Circus Juventas celebrated World Circus Day by kicking off our 25th anniversary year and throwing a big-top party of epic proportions. Held in conjunction with Coach Chimgee’s Mission Manduhai, our guests enjoyed thrilling performances, food trucks, face painting – and even the opportunity to try circus equipment first hand.

2018
Circus Juventas commemorated World Circus Day and the 250th anniversary of the first day of circus with cake, pictures, and fun as we transitioned the building from class to show mode, officially getting ready for spring and summer in the big top.

2017
Circus Juventas launched our #IAmCircusJuventas social media campaign, celebrating the magic of circus with fun props, equipment, and a CJ photo booth. In addition, CJ students performed a pre-show with hip-hop artist Dessa, the Minnesota Orchestra, and DJ Ander Other, highlighting CJ’s focus on cross-discipline collaboration and spreading the art of circus.

2016
Circus Juventas teamed up with Twin Cities Public Television to “Takeover” your TV!

Watch it HERE

TV Takeover is a project of Rewire, a TPT initiative focused on bringing public media to life for a new generation.

2015
CJ celebrated “Circus Selfie Day”, an internationally driven social media campaign designed to capture circus enthusiasts clad in clown noses.

2014
Nearly 4,000 people showed up for CJ’s World Circus Day Open House, which included open play on equipment, food and drink, and impromptu performances throughout the day.

2013
Circus Juventas hosted a special performance consisting of local and national acts. All proceeds benefited Circus Manduhai, brainchild non-profit of Coach Chimgee.