Ringling Bros. circus closing show after 146 years


Filepic taken on March 19, 2015 shows a circus performer hanging upside down during a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performance.

Washington (AFP) - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus announced Saturday it will host its final show in May, ending “The Greatest Show on Earth” after 146 years.

Company executives cited high operating costs and declining ticket sales after the American circus retired its elephants -- a main draw -- as some of the factors that triggered its downfall.

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