Sky Blast tonight (Friday), Champions on Parade on Saturday, Great Street Parade Sunday. For more, visit www.barnumfestival.com.
Barnum’s 202nd Birthday Bash returns on July 5, but this year it will be held at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
The Barnum Museum wants everyone to enjoy the 202nd Barnum’s Birthday Bash in celebration of P.T. Barnum, famed showman, philanthropist and one of Bridgeport’s best-known citizens. The party will be held on Barnum’s birthday, Thursday, July 5 from noon to 1 p.m. at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport CT. This is all in celebration of the zoo, which has been providing fun and education to families for 90 years! The zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In addition to the obvious opportunity to see the interesting creatures at Connecticut’s only zoo, the carousel will be operating and the party will feature a hilarious stage show, “Barnum’s World of Wonder and Magic,” produced by Center Ring Productions featuring Joe Barney as P.T. Barnum. The show will educate and entertain while telling the story of how Barnum changed the face of entertainment, not only in America, but internationally. The show is free with zoo admission and will be held at the Peacock Pavilion or inside the Carousel building, in the event of rain.
For more information about the plans call 203-331-1104, ext. 100 or visit barnum-museum.org.
What: 202nd Anniversary – Barnum’s Birthday Bash
Where: Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06610
203-394-6565 or beardsleyzoo.org
When: Thursday, July 5, 2012
The Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with “Barnum’s World of Wonder and Magic” from noon to 1 p.m.
Who: Families and Children of All Ages
Cost: Show and clown noses are free with Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo admission
Adults (ages 12 & older) = $12.00; Children (ages 3 -11) = $10.00
Senior Admission (62 & older) = $10.00 and Children Under 3 years = FREE
Connecticut Zoological Society Members = FREE
The zoo accepts all major credit cards. Parking is free. No pets allowed except Certified Service Dogs.
*** Will the Finch Administration be taking credit for this B’day bash? ***
I wonder if the Finch Administration will take credit for the closing of Rainy Faye bookstore.