Circus on the Beach

For the last few years VA Beach has stepped up it's game and now provides tons of free entertainment throughout the summer.

There are street performers such as musicians, dancers, balloon animal artists and face painters. And there there are big productions going on at every stage and park. Also, every Sunday and Wednesday night (weather permitting) there are fireworks. And all of this is FREE!

The first thing we went to see this year was The Circus in the Park on 17th Street. It's unbelievable to think that these people are just regular, ordinary people who have regular, ordinary jobs but for one month in the summer they put on a circus at night!

                                                           This is Ringmaster Chad

                                             He was a hoot and reminded us of our pastor!

                                                                  This is Karen

Sorry about the fuzzy picture but she was spinning so quickly on that hoop that the camera couldn't even focus!

                                                          This is Zena "the clown"

Now, I am scared of clowns and she doesn't look like any clown I have ever seen. She did one trick... with a banana and a handkerchief. Enough said.

                                                     The star of the show was John

                                          He spun fire poi. Now I have to make Haddie poi.

                                                                    Juggled fire.

                                                Balanced a ladder on his chin (while talking)

                                          Then balanced himself on said ladder! (straddling)
                                             Did a little juggling while riding a unicycle,

  THEN accompanied Karen in an aerial silk duet.

                                                       I have always wanted to do this!

The strength, skill and talent of these 4 people amazed me. If you can get to the beach to take in some of the talent our there please do so. They work hard in the heat and do a fantastic job!

Here's the link to Beach Street USA to see a calendar of upcoming events:
www.beechstreetusa.com