4th of July Circus and Celebration

Come dressed in red, white and blue and celebrate July 4th with an afternoon celebration featuring shows by Circus Bella, a people parade and community picnic!

Schedule of Events:
11:00 am - Parade starts at Arrillaga Family Gymnasium Parking Lot
Decorate your bike or wagon and participate in this fun-filled people parade as we march down Alma Street escorted by the Menlo Park Police and Fire Departments before entering Burgess Park!

Noon - Circus Bella presents: Hoopla! (show 1)
Set up your blankets and watch in awe as the vibrantly colorful Circus Bella Company performs: Hoopla! (all ages show)

Experience the hypnotic hijinks and hilarity of HOOPLA! - a captivating blend of circus enchantment and madcap mayhem. Circus Bella offers a modern twist on one-ring circus… overflowing with heart and soul. This exhilarating 60-minute show promises to delight and astonish children of all ages in a cherished family event. You won't want to miss the Circus Bella Company, comprising a diverse troupe of acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, and clowns from the Bay Area and beyond, as they perform to the lively tunes of Rob Reich and the 6-piece Circus Bella All-Star Band.

1:00 pm - Community Picnic on Burgess Park Lawn

Don't forget your picnic baskets and ice chests! Enjoy lunch at the park at 1 p.m. after the first Circus Bella show or as you wait for the second show to begin at 2 p.m.!

City of Menlo Park staff will be on-hand to lead some family friendly games and announce prize winners (must register in advance to have entry into the prize drawing and be present to win!).

2:00 pm - Circus Bella presents: Hoopla! (show 2)