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馬戲團遊行(世界馬戲團博物館)
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照片中的馬戲團馬車漂亮嗎？它造於1935年，而且是威斯康辛州密耳瓦基所舉辦的馬戲團遊行中的一部分。
每年七月，100多位小丑、1,000名音樂家、700匹馬及許多的動物，包括大象及駱駝，都會參加一個自20世紀初以來，就開始舉辦的重現馬戲團街道遊行。在收音機及電視普及之前，「馬戲團日」是一個脫離日常工作、欣賞旅行表演者所帶來的演出的時刻。
這個極具歷史意義的馬戲團馬車，擁有精心製作的木雕、鏡子般的表面及彩色的輪子。這些放置在大馬戲團火車上的馬車，來自於威斯康辛州巴布拉市的世界馬戲團博物館。這個博物館收藏有150多台的馬車。曾經，威斯康辛州被叫做「馬戲團之母」，它是100多頂帳蓬秀的故鄉或冬季駐紮處。
現在的遊行路線始於密西根湖岸附近。它會迂迴穿越密耳瓦基的市區街道，但路線沿途必須進行些許改變。密耳瓦基市內各座橋的開闊金屬柵欄必須先加蓋起來，這樣，動物才敢穿越這些橋，而且牛隻不願踩到下水道的蓋子；不要問為什麼，沒有人有答案。
Isn't the circus wagon in the photo beautiful? It dates from 1935 and it is part of the Circus Parade in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Every year in July more than 100 clowns, 1,000 musicians, 700 horses and lots of animals, including elephants and camels, take part in a re-creation of a circus street parade from the beginning of the 20th century. Before the days of radio and television, "Circus Day" was a time to escape the normal routine and enjoy the entertainment provided by the traveling performers.
The historic circus wagons have elaborate woodcarvings, mirrored surfaces, and colorful wheels. These wagons are brought on the Great Circus Train from the Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Wisconsin, which has a collection of more than 150 wagons. At one time Wisconsin was known as the "Mother of Circuses," and was the home or winter quarters for more than 100 traveling tent shows.
Today, the parade route starts near the shores of Lake Michigan. It winds its way through the streets of downtown Milwaukee. But a few changes must be made along the route. The open metal gratings on Milwaukee's bridges have to be covered so the animals won't be afraid to cross. And the oxen refuse to step on manhole covers. Don't ask why. No one knows.
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