Ladies and Gentlemen, Children of All Ages, Welcome to Peru, Indiana, the Circus Capital of the World and home to the Peru Amateur Youth Circus and Circus City Festival, Inc.!

Join us in mid-July as we celebrate our Circus Heritage in Peru, Indiana with Great Family Entertainment in the American Tradition.

Experience the beautifully costumed young performers who are so skilled that circus fans find it hard to believe they are amateurs. Enjoy the rides, food, games and more on the main streets of Peru and for the grand finale, Peru’s own Circus City Parade, one of Indiana’s largest parades, steps off on the final Saturday.

May all your days be circus days!

Schedule:

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Showimes:

2 - 5pm

7 - 10pm

Sunday, July 16, 2023

3 - 6pm

Monday, July 17, 2023

7 - 10pm

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

7 - 10pm

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

7 - 10pm

Thursday, July 20, 2023

7 - 10pm

Friday, July 21, 2023

7 - 10pm

Saturday, July 22, 2023

Circus Parade at 10 AM

On the concluding Saturday of the festival, Circus City Festival hosts the only annually running circus heritage parade in the United States. Authentic circus wagons, clowns, calliopes, wild animals, floats, and bands make their way down the center streets of the town. This parade is the longest running circus parade in the country and the second largest parade in Indiana.

Parade Participation

To participate in our parade, please complete an application form. The application packet and form can be downloaded here or you can request them from the CCFI office at (765) 472-3918.

Parade Info + Application

Parade Route

The parade starts at the corner of Main Street and Wayne Street and travels westward along Main Street. The parade passes the grandstands near the courthouse and then turns south onto Broadway Avenue finishing at the corner of Broadway and Canal Street.

Showimes:

2 - 5pm

7 - 10pm

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Dates: July 15 - 22, 2023

Location: Circus City Festival, 154 North Broadway, Peru, IN 46970

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