The Greatest Show on Earth!

Last night we went to the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Baily Circus at the Orleans Arena and it was fantastic! We took Ella with us only because we couldn't find a babysitter, but I expected to spend much of the show walking her around. Not so! She loved the circus! Of course, mommy also fed her popcorn, which is a favorite food, so that helped out. I haven't been to the circus since I was in kindergarten so I don't remember anything about it and I LOVED it! And as we were standing in line to get our pictures taken before it started... Sarah said she hoped they would hurry up because she didn't want to miss the beginning of the Greatest Show on Earth!





We got to the arena about 45 minutes early (on accident) and I was apprehensive -- what were we going to do with 2 kids for an additional 45 minutes. Turns out, if you get to the circuse early, you can go down to the floor and meet the performers! Perfect! I should've known the circus would have lots for the kiddos to do.


When I originally went to buy tickets for the circus, I about fell out of my chair. The CHEAP tickets were $30/each! But on opening night, Thursday, they were half-price so I snatched those up. The next morning I got a phone call -- I had won tickets to the circus. Figures. So I just got new tickets in better seats for Saturday night for free. My point is -- I would pay $30/ticket to see this show. It was fantastic! Plus, they use LIVE musicians and we absolutely support that! So many shows are going to canned music and many musicians are out of jobs thanks to technology. We were glad to see the circus has not followed that trend.





While the tickest may be pricey (but worth the cost), the souvenirs are just out-landish! $7 for popcorn. $15 for a plastic souvenir cup. $30 for a stuffed elephant!YIKES! I guess when you get tickets for free, though, you could afford a few souvenirs. But man, with a family of 5??? No way! Makes me understand why my parents rarely took us on vacation!





We had a GREAT time last night and I hope when the circus comes to your town you can go, too!