Clowns in St Charles parade
Clowns before the Washington DC Cherry Blossom Parade
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpUculGYeFE
March 17, 2012 Stretch prepares for the Denver St Patrick’s Parade
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Clown Parade Videos
Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
On Saturday, April 14th, 26 clowns from the FreeState Clown Alley, Kapitol Klowns, and Just Clowning Around of Northern Virginia got together to participate in the 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, DC. The parade organizers asked us to have all of the clowns on wheels, so we all found our favorite bike or scooter and got it ready for the parade.
Sir Toony Van Dukes before the 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
Sir Toony Van Dukes before the 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
Patty Cake’s Bike for the 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
Miss Tickles before the 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
Chick Magnet Bike
Decorated bike for the 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
Clowns on a Conference Bike in the 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
Clown on a Calliope Bike in the 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
Sir Toony Van Dukes in the 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
Clowns pose for pictures before the 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
Clown Banner for the 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
The Chick Magnet works… look at all of those chicks
Clown on a bike in the 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
Clowns in the 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
Clowns on a converence bike in the 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
Category: Clown Events, Clowns, Parade, Pictures
Entertainers Liability Insurance
Two years ago, when I was finally ready to go from doing volunteer events to paid events, I knew I wanted to have liability insurance. It seemed like most of my friends had their insurance through the World Clown Association. They offer insurance as an additional option when paying the annual membership dues. It seemed like the easiest option.
World Clown Membership and Insurance
If you get your insurance through the World Clown Association, their
policy year ends on April 30th, 2012. It is time to renew your membership
and pay for another year of insurance.
New Members – $40
Membership Renewal – $35
Liability Insurance – $139
They do offer Additional Insurance for a client who requests being added
to your policy.
From their website:
Coverage: This is a Comprehensive General Liability Policy provided by an A-rated insurance company with coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate per event.
Deductible: None The price remains the same regardless of number of months covered (The fee is NOT prorated) and includes Premium, Brokerage fee and Association handling fee.
Policy Exclusions: This program is designed for Clowns and Magicians.
The following types of performances are NOT ACCEPTABLE.
- Hypnosis
- Hot Air Balloon Events, Circuses (production), overnight camping Tractor pulls, Rodeo and roping events, motorized events, Mechanical amusement devices, inflatables, rock climb,Bounce Houses, laser tag, sky diving, competition racing.
- Pyrotechnics, Explosives, Fireworks or similar materials except “concussion effects, “flashpots”, and “smokepots” (Flashboxes covered up to $5,000)
- Production Management or Promotions Management for hire
- Animals except performing dogs, doves and rabbits
- Musicians and Disc Jockeys, except clowns/magicians who engage in these activities as part of their act
- Copyright infringement exclusion (i.e. Barney, Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny)
- Throwing objects (juggling is acceptable)
Be sure to evaluate your insurance needs and pick the coverage that is
right for you. If you hire employees or have special requirements, you may want to get a different policy. Other companies that offer insurance include:
Specialty Insurance Agency
http://www.specialtyinsuranceagency.com/
K&K Insurance Group
http://www.kandkinsurance.com/Entertainment/Pages/Entertainers-Performers.aspx
Cossio Insurance Agency
http://entertainerinsurance.com/
Category: Business, Clown Events, Clowns
Clowns in Parades
Here are some YouTube videos of clowns in recent parades
RI Shriner Clowns Newport, RI in the 2012 St. Patricks Day parade
Clowns in the Winter Park St Patrick’s Day Parade 2012
Bob-A-Louie! from the Free State Clown Alley
St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2012 in downtown Toronto, Ontario
http://youtu.be/XGPHZn2F178
Sorry, embedding was disabled for this one…
YMCA clown parade at the Florida clown day parade
Clown on parade – along with YMCA
The Clown Rascals from Saint Paschal’s marched in the 2012 Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Clown Newsletters
There are a few clowns who publish regular email newsletters with valuable information for clowns. My personal favorite is Mooseburger Newz, which is sent out once a month by Tricia Manuel, aka Pricilla Mooseburger. Each newsletter has an article or tips for clowns along with information about Moose Camp and sale items at Pricilla Mooseburger Originals.
Another good email newsletter is sent out by Bruce “Charlie” Johnson. In his newsletter, he sends out his “Thought For The Week”.
The Red Nose Response also has a regular newsletter. Their newsletter has information about Red Nose Response and stories about how members got involved in supporting their community after a disaster.
I am sure there are more email newsletters. I just haven’t found them all. One that may be of interest to clowns who visit hospitals is the A Heart 4 Clowning Hospital Clown e-Newsletter.
George Washington Birthday Parade
Today, I (Sir Toony Van Dukes) participated in the George Washington Birthday Parade with several of my clown friends from Just Clowning Around of Northern Virginia and the surrounding clown alleys. We had great weather for February, clear blue skies and temperatures near 50. It was a fun parade.
Sir Toony Van Dukes getting ready for the parade
Sir Toony Van Dukes getting ready for the parade
Dootsiedum before the parade
Katie as Super Clown, the world’s strongest clown
Jim from the FreeState Clown Alley
Jim and Katie from the Freestate Clowns before the parade
Sir Toony and his friends before the parade
Sir Toony and his friends before the parade
Sir Toony and his Toony Bird before the parade
Mr Bag Ends before the parade
Sir Toony and his clown friends before the parade
Clowns in the parade
Ringling Clown College Auditions in NY
2012 Clown College® Auditions Announced
This is a once-in-a–lifetime opportunity to audition to become part of The World Famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Clown Alley
NEW YORK, NY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL – VANDERBILT HALL
87 E 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017
REQUIREMENTS:
Auditionees must be 18 or older and come prepared to show a 3-5 minute routine. This routine should display exaggerated facial expressions and body language, showcase any unique physical skills (juggling, unicycle riding, gymnastics, etc.) and demonstrate an understanding of their comedy, a sense of personality and a true desire to become a member of the world famous, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Clown Alley.
IMPORTANT:
Auditionees should not wear any clown makeup and should not wear any costumes. Loose, comfortable clothing should be worn. It is preferred, but not required, that you bring a headshot and a resume to your audition.
Category: Clown Events, Clowns, News, Training
Clown Forum
The first clown group I joined was the Clown Forum. I wasn’t a clown yet. I had no training, no costume or makeup, and hadn’t come up with a name. I was looking for something different and had stumbled upon two summer programs for clowns, Clown Camp and Moose Camp. I thought it would be fun spending a week learning how to be a clown and I couldn’t wait. The Clown Forum seemed like a good place to get started and meet other clowns.
The Clown Forum is a message board where clowns (and magicians, face painters, balloon twisters, etc.) can interact and share ideas. I quickly became an active member of the forum and found myself visiting almost every day. I have made great friends through my time on the Clown Forum. I highly recommend it to all clowns.
Category: Clowns
Circus Magic Convention
Just 12 days away from the start of the Circus Magic Convention. Steve “Salty” Kissell sent out an email update with some changes and special announcements.
- Danny Taylor will be joining us for the Thursday evening show with Don Bursell, you don’t want to miss this zany pair. Don is a Ringling trained clown that will bring the house down!
- For those that are signed up for Thursday-Sunday at Circus Magic, you can attend the Balloon Mania Day on Wednesday for only $5! This will be for beginning and intermediate twisters. Then you can step up your game with Ken Stillman with Advanced Balloons on Thursday.
- For those of you who signed up for Storytelling on Friday: Red Hawk’s brother Swamp Rat will be in the house in full Native American regalia sharing the history of NA artifacts at the workshop.
- Chagy the Clown has graciously agreed to perform on our Saturday evening show.
- Please consider donating clown or magic items to the Betsy Ellis Scholarship Fund. You may drop off your donation at the registration desk. Items will be placed in the silent and live auction.
- Mark your calendars for next year (February 21-24) as Jim Howle will be holding a two day performance and presentation class. At the completion of the workshop, his students will perform on the Circus Magic stage! AND on Saturday evening next year, you don’t want to miss Jim Howle’s final farewell performance! Jim is retiring from clowning to pursue his other love of painting. This will surely be the show of the century with special guests from his past to send him out with fanfare. You may register this year at Circus Magic for next year and receive a free pre-day intensive for 2013.
Ringling Clowns on the Radio
Clowns from the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus join the Preston and Steve Show in studio on 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia. They demonstrate riding the unicycle, juggling, and plate spinning.