Honoring U.S. Veterans
& America's 250th Birthday
Two-thirds of the circus wagons
known to exist are in the collection
of Circus World Museum, preserved
for future generations to see.
Historic
Wagons
Our Jubilee Grand Marshal will
be honoring all who have bravely served
our country.
Honoring
Veterans
From near and far providing
the quintessential part of
parade day.
Marching
Bands
There's something for everyone
young and old to enjoy!
Clowns
& Horses
A day full of fun,
flags and remembrance.
America's
Jubilee
Baraboo’s Big Top Parade & Circus Celebration
PARADE COUNTDOWN – STAY TUNED!
The show will go on – rain or shine. Any lightning will prompt us to delay the parade in 15 minute intervals.
Beautiful weather and wonderful memories!
Sunny skies and a spectacular lineup brought 25,000 spectators to Saturday’s 2026 Big Top Parade, generating an estimated $2.28 million for the Baraboo Area’s economy.
“We strive to motivate visitors to come to the Baraboo Area, ideally for overnight stays,” said George Althoff, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce. “The parade and related events create revenue for hotels, restaurants, convenience stores and shops.”
The Chamber works with Circus World and the volunteer Big Top Parade Committee to present the annual parade as a tribute to the community’s circus heritage. This year’s parade weekend included a concert by Professor Stich’s Original Circus Band at Concerts on the Square, as well as screenings of Charlie Chaplin’s “The Circus” and a singalong version of “The Greatest Showman” at the Al. Ringling Theatre.
This year’s parade celebrated America’s 250th anniversary, with local veterans serving as Grand Marshals and Circus World’s patriotic wagons rolling down the streets. “We felt it was fitting to salute our country this year,” said Nanci Jenks, Co-Chair of the Big Top Parade Committee. “Circus World’s red, white and blue wagons and its costumed cast fit in perfectly.”
America’s 250th Birthday
CELEBRATION
Circus Celebration Events
Live Music / Arts
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