No Clowning Around: When The FLIP Circus Comes To Town

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — When you see the giant red and white big top, you can almost taste the cotton candy and hear the drum roll as the spotlight pans to high flying daredevils. Such is the magic of the circus.

For the next few weeks, there's no need to travel through time and space to smell the popcorn and experience the thrill firsthand, but when the "circus train" moves on to the next town, the parking lot at the Cross County Center will once again just be a parking lot.

The FLIP Circus is at the Cross County Center, but just until May 2. If you won't have a chance to visit them in Yonkers, they will also be at The Shops at Nanuet from May 6-16.

FLIP Circus features clowns, acrobats, jugglers and daredevils under a classic red and white big top tent. The show promises "an intimate new show highlighting the enduring human spirit." It was created by the same family that runs the famed Circus Vasquez.

"World-class clowns, acrobats, jugglers and daredevils display their talents right in front of them as no audience member is more than 50 feet from the ring," according to the modern-day carnival barkers at FLIP Circus. "Whether it's a family outing, a day out with friends or a special date night, FLIP Circus is the perfect place to celebrate life and make lasting memories together."

Performers include the Bello Brothers of Italy (comedians), the Chicago All-Stars (acrobats), Dede Larible and Luva (jugglers) and the Globe of Death Motorcycles.

The circus will be at the Cross County Center in Yonkers from now until May 2. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Mon. - Fri., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sat. and 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sun.

Tickets are $25 for kids ages 2-10 and range from $40-$65 for adults. Adults can receive a $10 discount by purchasing online. Military/senior/handicap discounts are available. Food packages featuring traditional circus fare can be purchased at a discount online.