Final Show For Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus
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The finale of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus farewell performance is seen on May 21, 2017 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, the circus that has entertained crowds for 146 years with its "Greatest Show on Earth". (Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Ringmaster Jonathan Lee Iverson performs in the closing number on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Performers from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus stage their final farewell presentation May 21, 2017 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, the circus that has entertained crowds for 146 years with its "Greatest Show on Earth". (Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Performers from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus embrace at the end of their final farewell staging on May 21, 2017 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, the circus that has entertained crowds for 146 years with its "Greatest Show on Earth".(Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Performers from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus embrace at the end of their final farewell staging on May 21, 2017 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, the circus that has entertained crowds for 146 years with its "Greatest Show on Earth". (Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Performers from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus embrace at the end of their final farewell staging on May 21, 2017 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, the circus that has entertained crowds for 146 years with its "Greatest Show on Earth". (Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Performers from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus embrace at the end of their final farewell staging on May 21, 2017 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, the circus that has entertained crowds for 146 years with its "Greatest Show on Earth". (Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Performers of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus embrace at the end of the show, their final farewell on May 21, 2017 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, the circus that has entertained crowds for 146 years with its "Greatest Show on Earth". (Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Performers from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus stage their final farewell presentation on May 21, 2017 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, the circus that has entertained crowds for 146 years with its "Greatest Show on Earth". (Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Performers from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus stage their final farewell performance May 21, 2017 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, the circus that has entertained crowds for 146 years with its "Greatest Show on Earth". (Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Alexander Lacey of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performs with a lion during their final farewell performance May 21, 2017 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, the circus that has entertained crowds for 146 years with its "Greatest Show on Earth". (Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Alexander Lacey of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus embraces a tiger during their final farewell performance May 21, 2017 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, the circus that has entertained crowds for 146 years with its "Greatest Show on Earth". (Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Alexander Lacey performs with lions and tigers during the final farewell staging of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, the circus that has entertained crowds for 146 years with its "Greatest Show on Earth". (Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Performers stage the final farewell presentation of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, the circus that has entertained crowds for 146 years with its "Greatest Show on Earth." (Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
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Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson stages the final farewell presentation of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, the circus that has entertained crowds for 146 years with its "Greatest Show on Earth." (Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus clowns stage their final farewell on May 21, 2017 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondaele, New York.
The circus has entertained crowds for 146 years with its "Greatest Show on Earth." (Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus clowns stage their final farewell on May 21, 2017 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondaele, New York.
The circus has entertained crowds for 146 years with its "Greatest Show on Earth." (Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Performers entertain attendees on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Big Cat Trainer and Presenter Alexander Lacey performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Acrobats entertain attendees on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
(L-R) Ringmaster Jonathan Lee Iverson and Paulo dos Santos - Starseeker perform on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Big Cat Trainer and Presenter Alexander Lacey performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Attendees leave the arena on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Attendees leave the arena on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Clowns entertain attendees on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Attendees pose for photographs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Ringmaster Jonathan Lee Iverson performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Big Cat Trainer and Presenter Alexander Lacey performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Big Cat Trainer and Presenter Alexander Lacey performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Big Cat Trainer and Presenter Alexander Lacey performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Ringmaster Jonathan Lee Iverson performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Attendees pose for photographs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Big Cat Trainer and Presenter Alexander Lacey performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Big Cat Trainer and Presenter Alexander Lacey performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
(L-R) Ringmaster Jonathan Lee Iverson and Paulo dos Santos - Starseeker perform on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
UNIONDALE, NY - MAY 21: Big Cat Trainer and Presenter Alexander Lacey performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
(L-R) Ringmaster Jonathan Lee Iverson and Paulo dos Santos - Starseeker perform on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Members of the King Charles Troupe perform on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
A general view of the show on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Attendees visit a souvenir stand on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
A young fan watches the preshow on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Clowns entertain attendees on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Clowns entertain attendees on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Clowns entertain attendees on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Clowns entertain attendees on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Christopher Corzo of Bound Brook, New Jersey attends the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Christopher Corzo of Bound Brook, New Jersey attends the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Acrobats entertain attendees on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
An elephant souvenir is on sale on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Holds Final Show
Ringmaster Jonathan Lee Iverson and Starseeker Paulo dos Santos perform in the closing number on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
