A red carriage wagon with a large green dragon sprawled over the top rides along a street in Baraboo Wisconsin pulled by a team of 4 horses with Circus World Staff wearing read guiding it a long as part of the Baraboo's Big Top Parade Event

Baraboo’s
Circus Parade
& Celebration

Saturday, June 14 | 11AM

The highly heralded heritage of the one and only Circus World returns! Celebrate Baraboo’s Eleventh Annual Circus Parade & Celebration with us before heading over to Circus World for a series of stunning, stupefying performances!

In addition to the parade, there will be ticketed performances at 1:15 & 3:30PM

Baraboo’s
Circus Parade
& Celebration

Saturday, June 14 | 11AM

The highly heralded heritage of the one and only Circus World returns! Celebrate Baraboo’s Eleventh Annual Circus Parade & Celebration with us before heading over to Circus World for a series of stunning, stupefying performances!

In addition to the parade, there will be ticketed performances at 1:15 & 3:30PM

Experience the amazing at Circus World! An incredible 64 acres showcasing the incredible history of the American Circus is yours to explore. From the world’s largest collection of restored historic circus wagons to seven National Historic Landmark structures that more than a century ago were the wintertime home to the Ringling Bros. Circus and are now filled with thousands of circus treasures, you’ll delight in this extraordinary, one-of-a-kind wonder. 

An image of two young girls hugging with a cow stuff animal in the middle, on a carousel.

Step Right Up! Limited Time Engagement!

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see four extraordinary historic circus wagons, including the legendary Ringling Bros. Bell Wagon – believed to be the last remaining circus bell wagon in existence. Visit us at the home of the world’s largest collection of circus wagons.

Acrobats soar through the air during a circus performance, suspended in mid-flight.
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Schedule

WEDNESDAY – MONDAY
May 16 – Aug 31, 2025 | 9 AM – 4 PM

9 AMGrounds Open
9:45 AMGuided Tour of Wagons
Deppe Wagon Pavillion
11 AMHolidays! Big Top Circus
Big Top Tent
1:00 PMKids’ World Circus
Hippodrome
1:30 PMFestival of Flight Flying Trapeze
The Green
2:30 PMHolidays! Big Top Circus
Big Top Tent
4 PMGrounds & Exhibits Close

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Our Treasures

As other entertainment forms gained popularity, Circus World began documenting and collecting important treasures of the American Circus. From original Ringling Circus buildings to the smallest flea circus prop

Our Treasures will astonish!

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3 days ago
Circus World

𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆: We have parades on the mind as we prepare for Baraboo’s Big Top Parade this weekend, so today we’re sharing a piece of historic parade wardrobe from our collection. Worn by mounted riders during the Ringling Bros. Circus parade in 1915, the jacket features a decorative half cape on the left shoulder. Although our jacket is missing some of its sequins, it’s easy to imagine how stunning it looked during the parade. Make sure to head to Baraboo this weekend to witness the wonders of the circus parade and take part in a star-spangled celebration!

📸: Object ID 1959.350

📸: Ringling Bros. Circus parade in 1915 | Image ID CWi 7240
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𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆: We have parades on the mind as we prepare for Baraboo’s Big Top Parade this weekend, so today we’re sharing a piece of historic parade wardrobe from our collection. Worn by mounted riders during the Ringling Bros. Circus parade in 1915, the jacket features a decorative half cape on the left shoulder. Although our jacket is missing some of its sequins, it’s easy to imagine how stunning it looked during the parade. Make sure to head to Baraboo this weekend to witness the wonders of the circus parade and take part in a star-spangled celebration! 

📸: Object ID 1959.350 

📸: Ringling Bros. Circus parade in 1915 | Image ID CWi 7240Image attachmentImage attachment

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Oooooh I LOVE this costume! What a wonderful find. Can you image seeing so many riders coming down the street?

3 days ago
Circus World

Just four day away! Join Circus World at the Big Top Parade - Baraboo, WI & Celebration on Saturday! ... See MoreSee Less

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Who is the trick rider that is fantastic!

Woo hoo!