New acts, entertainers as Kelly Miller Bros. Circus celebrates 80th anniversary
The Kelly Miller Bros. Circus, founded during the Depression, is marking another milestone this year as it celebrates its 80th anniversary.
Founded in 1938 by Obert Miller and his sons, Kelly and Dores, this traditional tented circus has seen the passing of the millennium and still offers the same great family entertainment it presented in its humble beginnings. While the show in 1938 was little more than the Miller family, some ponies and a couple of monkeys, they still moved about the country, as they do today, in trucks and went through the same routine each day of setting up and giving performances in a new town.
The all-new 2018 season will feature a host of international circus stars from all over the world.
The performers bring the magic of the circus to life in each 90-minute performance.
This year's lineup includes an all-star group of performers and entertainers that include: Rolla Bolla, Hula Hoops, Quick Change, Russian Swing, and so much more.
Each morning the public gets an altogether different kind of show as the circus lot comes to life. Circus trucks pull onto the lot in the early morning hours, stakes are driven and the giant Big Top rises into the air. Best of all, the public is welcomed to watch this entire spectacle free of charge. A knowledgeable circus veteran will be on hand to explain the action and answer questions about circus life.
This season, the Kelly Miller Circus Bros. Circus will travel nearly 10,000 miles and give performances over 150 cities and towns as it winds across North America from April through October. The all-new edition promises a more and extravagant exhibition than ever.
Thanks to the sponsoring of the Itasca Lions Club everyone is invited to come out and see the all new Kelly Miller Circus on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15-16.
Located at the Washington Park, performances will be at 2 and 4:30 p.m., and the tent raising will begin at approximately 9 a.m. on Circus Day.
Support the Itasca Lions Club and buy your tickets in advance and save. Advance tickets are available at Itasca Park District, 350 E. Irving Park Road; Itasca Village Hall, 550 W. Irving Park Road; Itasca Community Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road; or any Itasca Lions Club member.
Advanced discount purchases can also be made online at www.kellymillercircus.com or via will call at (800) 334-5210 till the day of the event.
Tickets purchased in advance are $10 or $7 for children, ages 2-12, or seniors, age 65 and older.
Tickets purchased on circus day at the circus box office will be $13 or $8 for children.
The 2018 season promises to be more exciting than ever with many new acts and entertainers to amaze and amuse you. Come out and enjoy a day of fun filled excitement at the circus!
To learn more about the Itasca Lions Club, visit itascalions.org or www.facebook.com/itascalions/.