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By Rachel Cooper, About.com Guide to Washington, DC since 2004

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Parades Through Washington, DC

Wednesday March 11, 2009
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey(r) Circus performs in Washington, DC this spring for five weeks of spine-tingling, daredevil excitement. To kick off the show, Over the Top's biggest stars will march on Capitol Hill in their St. Patty's Day best. Showing their true green spirit, the Pachyderms will parade behind the Capitol, with a bagpiper in tow. Don't miss this lively parade on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to unpredictable train schedules, starting time and route are subject to change. Please call the animal walk hotline at 1-866-683-3640 for continuous updates.

Capitol Hill Parade Route :
  • East on Virginia Ave SE (By Garfield Park)
  • North on 4th Street, SE to East Capitol Street
  • Continue north on 4th Street, NE to Stanton Park
  • Continue west on Massachusetts Ave, NE to Columbus Circle, NW in front of Union Station.
  • Columbus Circle, NW to E Street, NW
  • 6th Street to G Street, NW to the loading dock of Verizon Center
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey(r) Presents OVER THE TOP!
Tickets are available through ticketmaster.com or ticketsnow.com.

Photo © Feld Entertainment 2008

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