The Zerbini Family Circus is coming to Denver. Terry Brotherton, a lifelong resident who put in the legwork to secure Denver’s dates on the tour, said that to his knowledge, it’s the first time a circus has ever come to Denver. Brotherton is a career promoter who’s worked mostly in the auto racing industry. His focus has shifted to community events in recent years, working to book acts for an area clamoring for more entertainment options.
The circus will be in town May 9-12, with performances at 5 and 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and a 6 p.m. performance scheduled for Friday. The tent, which has a capacity of nearly 1,000 and seating offered on a first come, first served basis, will be set up near the intersection of N.C. 16 Business and St. James Church Road, where the rodeo arena was built.
Thousands of free children’s passes, redeemable with one paid adult during the 5 p.m. shows, will be available at participating businesses throughout the community in the weeks leading up to the circus.
For more information, visit zerbinifamilycircus.com or call 813-655-5264.
The Zerbini Family Circus will feature acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, clowns and performing animals. Photo credit: Zerbini Family Circus