Family Traditions: Ringling Bros. Circus

"Nothing quite compares to the experience of the circus: the anticipation followed by the sheer excitement of the lights coming up, the performers riding in on elephants, the colorful clowns, and the acrobats flying through the air."

When I was five years old, my kindergarten class was going on a field trip to the circus. I was beside myself with excitement. Until I found out I was having surgery and would miss the trip. Luckily, my parents took me the next year, and many years since. I can't wait until I have the chance to take my own children and I'm not alone in that. In a recent Mom Central survey, 88% of Moms regard a trip to the circus as a "not to be missed" childhood experience.

"Attending a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus provides more than just a night out. It creates a memory that lasts a lifetime and a tradition that can be carried on from year to year and generation to generation. As one mom said, the circus is "worth every smile and mesmerized stare." From the laughs that come at the clowns' expense, the gasps of delight at seeing a motorcycle making its way across the high wire, and the huge grins that come from seeing elephants and tigers up close, the circus truly feels synonymous with childhood."

Now, get ready for a variety of new and exciting Ringling Bros. shows in cities across the country this fall from the quintessential circus, the one and only Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus!

And you can get 20% off with the code: MCC !!* To purchase, simply go on http://www.ringling.com/ and type in your zip code to find the shows and purchase tickets online with the code.

*Please note that the code is valid for buying tickets with the following ticket price brackets: $24, $19, and $13 and the code is valid for the circus shows in the following cities:

Indianapolis, IN - Sept. 4-7, 2008
Kansas City, MO - Sept. 10-14, 2008
Grand Rapids, MI - Sept. 18-21, 2008
Denver, CO - Oct. 2-13, 2008
Boston, MA - Oct 8-13, 2008
Cleveland, OH - Oct. 24 - Nov. 2
Chicago, IL - Nov. 6 - 30, 2008
St. Louis, MO - Nov. 6-9, 2008
Auburn Hills, MI - Nov. 12 - 16, 2008
Highland Heights, KY - Feb 27 - Mar. 1, 2009
Cincinnati, OH - Mar. 4 - 8, 2008

BONUS! To help start the family traditions early, the Baby’s First Circus program allows babies can receive a free ticket voucher that can be exchanged for a free ticket to any Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey performance, anytime, anywhere. No expiration date!

Baby's First Circus

"Parenthood brings many wonderful firsts - your baby’s first tooth, your baby’s first steps... and of course, your Baby’s First Circus!

That’s why we created the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Baby’s First Circus SM program for parents and their newborns (up to 12 months old and living in the continental United States).
Sign Up Today and Receive:

A free ticket voucher that can be exchanged for a free ticket to any Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey performance, anytime, anywhere. No expiration date!
A very special personalized baby certificate, printable online!
Ringling Bros. celebrates children of all ages. Give a special gift to your older children - sign them up and they will receive a free personalized Ringling Bros. commemorative certificate.

Getting your free ticket voucher and personalized certificate is easy, so sign up today and prepare for a lifetime of fun with The Greatest Show On Earth®!"

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