Baraboo’s Big Top Parade Celebrates 250 Years

Downtown Baraboo exploded with energy as over 20,000 fans turned nine blocks into a wild, patriotic circus spectacle for America’s 250th birthday. With 75+ acts — from horse-drawn wagons and marching bands to clowns and mini race cars — the Big Top Parade honored the city’s deep circus roots, tracing back to Ringling Bros.’ winter base in 1884. Veterans led the charge in period gear, while volunteers, cops, and firefighters ensured the show ran smooth. Locals, some with 40-year memories like holding a boa constrictor on a float, keep the tradition alive — proving Baraboo’s circus spirit is a year-round, generational heartbeat. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0cb62d8576946e05