Circus by the Sea
Panama City Beach, FL -In June of 2008, Florida's newest seasonal attraction - Circus by the Sea - will spring to life at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach, bringing a dazzling three-ring aerial and stage production to visitors and residents alike. Presented by Flying High, LLC, Circus by the Sea will showcase junior and senior performers from the renowned Florida State University (FSU) Flying High Circus, celebrating 60 years of spellbinding entertainment. Circus by the Sea will also debut the area's first children's circus camp, which will include lessons in a wide variety of thrilling circus performance skills, entertaining games and fun activities.
"I'm excited to bring the 'Greatest Collegiate Show on Earth' to the area," said Donald Hamrick, Circus Presenter. "Circus by the Sea gives the FSU Flying High Circus their first Florida summer home and will provide a wonderfully unique family entertainment option for visitors." With seating for 2,000, the colorful, air-conditioned Big Top will feature nightly performances beginning June 13 at Frank Brown Park and will run six days a week (Monday through Saturday) through August 2.
Audiences will enjoy a full evening of jaw-dropping routines rivaling any professional troupe, with occasional special guest performances. During the Independence Day weekend, Circus by the Sea will host matinee performances on July 4 and July 5, beginning at 3 p.m.
Admission is $24 for adults, $16 for children (ages 4-16) and free for children under 4 years old.
From June 23 through July 31, 2008, Circus by the Sea will hold week-long (Monday through Thursday) Circus Camps* from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for children ages 7 to 12. Working one-on-one with FSU performers, circus campers will learn to perform various basic circus performance skills, from balancing acts to juggling, and even flying high on the trapeze. Children will also participate in games and recreational activities available at Frank Brown Park.
For more information on Circus by the Sea and Circus Camp, please visit www.CircusByTheSea.com. For more information on FSU's Flying High Circus, visit www.circus.fsu.edu. To purchase tickets for Circus by the Sea, or for specific information on performance times, call (866) 234-8895.
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