Circus Vazquez will be returning to Citi Field for a series of shows from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15. Additionally, another new circus from the Vazquez family, Fl!p Circus, will be coming to Forest Park from Nov. 8-26.
Fl!p Circus provides an intimate big top experience through its eclectic mix of incredible international performers. The red and white striped big top tent is climate-controlled and has 800 seats, with all being no more than 50 feet away from the ring.
The performers each bring their own incredible talents to Fl!p Circus. Brazilian clown Bubi Guiner will be debuting his classic routines and antics in America for the first time. Hasan Ansari of India will amaze the audience with body-bending maneuvers on a wooden pole. Pavel Valla Bertini of the Czech Republic will show off his one, three and 15-wheeled unicycle skills. Ukraine’s Bingo Troupe will be showcasing their signature mix of dance and acrobatics. The Chilean Reyes Brothers will demonstrate their amazing fast-paced juggling skills. Fourth-generation performer Alexa Vazquez’s hula hoop display is sure to leave attendees mesmerized.
Music will accompany each performance at Fl!p Circus, courtesy of the live Fl!p Circus Band. Between their music and the astounding performers, this circus is sure to provide high-energy fun for people of all ages.
Alexa Vazquez noted one of the main factors that led to the establishment of Fl!p Circus was that the tent’s smaller size in comparison to that of Circus Vazquez made it easier to transport and fit at venues across the country.
“The tent is the smallest one right now in the United States,” Vazquez said. “It fits just about anywhere. It’s built up in a day and a half and it’s taken down in one night. It’s easier to pack and travel with and to go into any city that we want.”
She also noted that while Circus Vazquez may have a stronger appeal to those with Hispanic backgrounds, Fl!p Circus tries to emphasize cultures from all over the world. Additionally, Vazquez feels the atmosphere at Fl!p Circus is different from that of Circus Vazquez.
“At Fl!p, you have a more intimate show,” Vazquez said. “You’re closer to the stage and closer to the artists. You feel like you’re part of the performance. It’s very unique.”
Shows are scheduled for 7 p.m. on weekdays, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturdays and 12 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets start at $30 for children and $50 for adults. Senior/military/handicap discounts will also be available, as well as family four pack discounts online. For more information and to order tickets, go to www.FlipCircus.com. Tickets will also be available in person at the box office.
Circus Vazquez, the largest family-owned big top circus in the United States, is celebrating 55 years of entertaining audiences. People can go the climate-controlled blue and white tent at Citi Field’s parking lot to enjoy an awe-inspiring, death-defying, hilarious, authentic and affordable circus experience.
Like with Fl!p Circus, the 2024 tour for Circus Vazquez features talented individuals from all over the world. Award-winning clown, comedian and acrobat Boris Nikishkin of Russia will be making his American debut, looking to entertain and amuse audiences in Queens. The Bone Breakers quartet of Guinea, Africa, will be living up to their name through unbelievable body-bending flexibility. Ricardo and Alejandro, who make up the Columbian Duo Vanegas, will showcase their daredevil skills on the Wheel of Wonder, a rotating device that reaches a height of more than 30 feet. Brazil’s Duo Marruffo will amaze the audience through its athletic display of hand-balancing and strength.
The Liazeed Angels are a unique troupe of athletes, including Olympian Natalia Kapitonova, who will be bringing their high-quality gymnastics to the circus ring. In addition to being part of the lineup at Fl!p Circus, the Bingo Troupe of Kiev, Ukraine, will also show off their mix of dance and acrobatic performances at Circus Vazquez.
Fourth-generation members of the Vazquez family will also be involved in the show. Jose Alberto Vazquez will wow the crowd with his amazing juggling skills. Additionally, siblings Jan and Carolina Vazquez will provide a thrilling juggling and balance performance on the rolla bolla, a traditional circus apparatus.
The Circus Vazquez Band will provide a fun and thrilling soundtrack to all these performances through live music. The fun does not end with the show, as the audience is then invited to meet some of the stars of Circus Vazquez.
Performances will occur at 7 p.m. on weekdays and 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays.
