World Circus Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in April. The date for 2025 is April 19th. It's an international day to celebrate the circus arts and raise awareness for circus performers.
The word "circus" is derived from the Latin word for circle, and traditionally circuses have been performed in a 'ring'. The circular tent or 'big top' has been used by circuses since the 19th century.
Circuses do not seem to be as popular with children now as they were when I started teaching. They have changed over time so as to not include as many animals and now have more trapeze acts.
