THE BALLOON MAN

Circus Comes to Cranford June 28
The Zerbini family performs.

By Maryrose Mullen
FROM: Scotch Plains, NJ patch.com
June 20, 2011
Break out the elephants and balloon animals – the world famous Zerbini Family Circus comes to Cranford June 28 through June 30.
The Zerbini Family Circus will give two performances each evening on the Hillside Avenue School grounds at 5:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The circus boasts exciting acts and feats of fancy, including acrobats, aerial artists, animal trainers, jugglers, daredevils and clowns. The weekend also promises pony rides, slides and a moon bounce to provide fun for the whole family.

The Zerbini Family Circus has been business since 1992. Before that, the performers' act dates back over a century, according to a press release. Originating in France, the Zerbini's owned circuses throughout Europe and Africa. Today, the Zerbini Family Circus makes the rounds throughout the United States, offering the "best in modern day circus shows" at state and county fairs, shrine circus events, and other exciting entertainment venues.

Tickets cost $8 in advance and $12 at the door. Advance tickets will be on sale starting June 15 at TD Bank, Tonys Café, Cranford Sunoco and Two River Bank. For more information, call the Cranford Chamber of Commerce office at 908-272-6114.