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Drawing of a circus clown colored by Coloring Together — Colored by the Coloring Together artists. See gallery.

The show is about to begin! Have you seen the clown we have colored? This fun character will get up on stage to make you and everyone else laugh as part of the magic of the circus. Do you like the idea? We are sure you have interesting ideas we can add to the show.

The Coloring Together team took on the task of traveling the world to get the best circus images to color. That way, you will be able to enjoy the best the circus has to offer from anywhere in the world.

And to bring out the magic of the circus, you can use your favorite chalks and blend colors in a soft and delicate way. Although if you prefer the finger painting technique, remember to be careful where you put your hands.

Once you have finished with the circus drawings to color, would you like to share them with the rest of the world? Then, send us a photo! On our website we are always happy to help our followers' talent be recognized around the world.

Without further ado, you had better start grabbing your coloring supplies. A clown, a tent, or an acrobat without color is too boring to belong in the circus, so you had better get to work, little artist. It is time for the show to begin!

Circus coloring pages

Why color circus pictures?

The circus is a form of entertainment that has existed for centuries. In this show, surprising and striking acts are performed, and there are usually various acts of clowns, animal training, jugglers, contortionists, acrobats, escape artists, and others.

The circus, as we know it, has its beginning in ancient Rome, where fights, athletic competitions, and exotic animals were shown. With the passage of time, these shows evolved and reached what we know today.

Since at Coloring Together we know that you enjoy a good circus show, this time we have brought you the best circus images to color, with which you can enjoy all the magical experience the circus has to offer from the comfort of your home.

In addition to that, on top of each of the circus drawings to color, you will find a little fact that will help you learn a bit more about the secrets hidden behind the curtain. So do not miss this opportunity, little artist. It is time for the show to begin!

Learn while coloring Circus

Most high-end circuses usually hire professional gymnasts, especially if they have taken part in Olympic competitions.
The word "circus" comes from the Greek "kirkos" and means "circle, ring."
The oldest record in which the word circus started being used comes from ancient Rome. The amphitheaters, circular buildings with tiers all around, were called circuses.
One of the most important and impressive circuses of Rome was the Circus Maximus, which was in operation for more than a thousand years. In this place great gladiators fought, fast charioteers competed, and exotic animals were sacrificed and exhibited.
Due to the complaints of animal abuse that have been filed against the modern circus, today various regulations have been put in place and the use of some animals has even been banned.
In 1783, around London and Paris, the modern circus was born. At first, it was a show of trained horses, but little by little more animals, tightrope walkers, and traveling oddities were added.
The poet Juvenal used to use the phrase "Bread and Circuses" as a criticism of the Roman emperors' custom of giving away wheat and shows so the people would not have opinions about politics.
Clowns are characters that cannot be missing from the circus, but do you know since when they have existed? It is said that the first one on record is Yusze, a jester of the Chinese emperor in the year 2000 BC.
The most famous circus in the world is the Circus of Sweden, which stands out due to its contemporary art and particular style. This circus made its first appearance in 1995 in Stockholm and has since traveled almost all over the world.
If you have ever wondered which is the most popular circus in Latin America, it is the Circo Montecarlo, so do not miss the chance to attend.
In 2009, in India the use of elephants for circus shows was banned.
Elephants that live in captivity in circuses or zoos live half as long as wild elephants.
Cirque du Soleil is a circus founded in Canada in 1984 that has more than 4,000 workers. Impressive!
The reason circus rings are round is because the first show of what is known as the modern circus was about trotting on horseback, but after losing balance repeatedly they realized that the easiest way to gallop was in a closed circle.
The largest circus in the world is the Great Moscow State Circus, located in Moscow, Russia, and inaugurated in 1871.
The circus also has its own superstitions, one of them says that it is bad luck to step onto the stage with the left foot and some even consider that bringing a peacock feather into the tent will attract bad luck.
The popcorn that we now associate with the movies was the perfect snack to enjoy circus performances long before it became popular at the cinema.
Do you remember the classic trick of many clowns coming out of a small car? Although it may look like a normal car at first glance, the truth is that these are special cars that have no components inside, which lets them carry 14 to 21 clowns in them.
Although it is not strictly necessary to have a formal education to enter the world of the circus, the truth is that there are schools dedicated to training young people who want to be part of this world, and it is even possible to get a Bachelor's degree in Circus Arts.
Although circus contortionists seem to have superhuman flexibility, they can usually only bend forward or backward, depending on the direction in which their spine is more flexible.