Big Top Parade
& Circus Celebration
June 8, 2024
Downtown Baraboo
The Big Top Parade will return to the streets of downtown Baraboo on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
The parade will step off at 11 a.m. June 8th, anchoring a weekend full of circus-themed fun in the Ringling Brothers’ hometown. Historic wagons, exotic animals, marching bands and community floats will follow the grand marshals. All will observe the parade’s “Blast Off” space theme, which also is the theme of Circus World’s 2024 big top show.
“It’s a thrill to showcase Circus World’s unparalleled collection of wagons in our parade,” said George Althoff, Executive Director of the Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce. “I can’t wait to see the floats our sponsors and community groups add to the fun.”
The weekend-long circus celebration will start Thursday evening, when Professor Stich’s Original Circus Band performs at Concerts on the Square. Saturday morning, acrobats, aerialists and clowns will entertain the crowd downtown before the parade begins.
After the parade, all are encouraged to visit Circus World and see the “Blast Off” big top show at 1:15 and 3:30 p.m.
2024 Celebrity Judges
Circus Wagons
Circus World is a key partner in the parade, lending its unparalleled collection of historic wagons to the event. Circus Wagons History
Stay Tuned
Marching Bands
Baraboo High School Band
Forward! Marching Band
Echos of Camp Randall
Professor Stich’s Original Circus Band
Kids Fun
BOUNCE HOUSES
Courthouse Lawn – 9:00am
WILD RUMPUS CIRCUS
Live Performance
Courthouse Lawn – 9:30am
Forward! Marching Band
On the Square – 10:30am
Eat Street
EDWARD’S ICE CREAM
Cones, Corn Dogs, Lemonade
ANY STREET GRILL
Burgers, Hot Dogs and Mac & Cheese
BADGER KETTLE CORN
Kettle Korn
SUGAR RUSH TRUCK
Frozen Sweet Treats
LOS MILPAS
Mexican Food
LOCO SNO
Shaved Ice
FRIOS GOURMET POPS
Frozen Sweet Treats
G & G CONCESSIONS
Funnel Cakes & Lemonade
FRANNIE’s FRANKS
Hot Dogs & Brats
G & G CONCESSIONS
Gyros & Pitas
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH
Deep Fried Cheese Curds
Circus Celebration
Post parade head on down to Baraboo’s treasured Circus World open from 9:00am – 5:00pm to catch a Big Top Performance.
9:30am Kidsworld Circus
11:00am Parade Downtown Baraboo
1:15pm Blast Off! Big Top Circus
3:30pm Blast Off! Big Top Circus