Royal Hanneford Circus Returning To Hudson Valley

WHITE PLAINS, NY — The Royal Hanneford Circus will return to the Westchester County Center for Presidents' Day weekend. The three-ring circus will include trapeze acts, rare white tigers, and a wild motorcycle act in the "Globe of Death."

The Royal Hanneford is now one of the few remaining and possibly the largest, traveling three-ring traditional circus around. It has roots dating back to 1690 England. It is still family-owned and -operated. This is its 45th year visiting Westchester.

"The Royal Hanneford Circus is beauty, dexterity, comedy and chaos rolled into three rings of non-stop entertainment," said John Zanzarella.

PETA has protested the circus for years. SEE: Protest Against Hanneford Circus in Westchester

Tickets at the County Center box office are $27 and $35. Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster where additional fees apply.

The Royal Hanneford Circus will perform eight shows: At 10 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m. Feb. 15 and 16. Showtimes for Presidents’ Day are 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.