# Get Creative With These Free Circus Coloring Pages Free Circus Coloring Pages Welcome one and all to the greatest show on earth – the circus! From daring acrobats to majestic elephants, the circus has always been a source of wonder and excitement for people of all ages. 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From daring acrobats to majestic elephants, the circus has always been a source of wonder and excitement for people of all ages. And what better way to relive those magical moments than with our collection of free circus coloring pages? Get ready to color your way through the big top and bring the circus to life with your own creativity. So grab your crayons and let’s join the fun under the big, colorful tent! ### Three Fun Facts About Circus #### Fun Fact #1 The world’s first recorded circus was established in 1768 in England by Philip Astley, a former cavalry officer. It featured horseback riding tricks and acrobatic acts. #### Fun Fact #2 The traditional circus tent, known as the “Big Top,” was first introduced in the early 19th century by American showman P.T. Barnum. Prior to this, circuses were often performed in open-air spaces or in permanent buildings. #### Fun Fact #3 In 1927, the famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus introduced the first ever circus train, which transported the performers, animals, and equipment to different cities for their performances. The train was a mile long and could hold up to 1,200 people and 1,000 animals. ### Three Tips For Coloring Your Free Circus Coloring Pages #### Free Circus Coloring Pages Coloring Tip #1 Use bright and bold colors: When coloring a circus scene, it’s important to use bright and bold colors to capture the fun and excitement of the event. Reds, blues, greens, and yellows are all great colors to use for the tents, costumes, and props. #### Free Circus Coloring PagesColoring Tip #2 Add texture and detail: To make your circus scene more realistic, try adding texture and detail to your coloring. For example, you can use different shades of colors to create depth and dimension in the tents or add small details like stripes or polka dots to the costumes. #### Free Circus Coloring PagesColoring Tip #3 Use a variety of coloring techniques: Don’t be afraid to experiment with different coloring techniques to bring your circus scene to life. You can use techniques like shading, blending, or even adding glitter or other embellishments for a more vibrant and dynamic look. Have fun and get creative with your coloring! ### Three Fun Ways To Color Your Free Circus Coloring Pages #### Fun Way #1 Animal-filled extravaganza: Create a colorful circus scene filled with silly and cartoonish animals. The elephants can be painted in bright pink and purple stripes, the lions can have rainbow-colored manes, and the clowns can ride on unicycles dressed as wacky monkeys. This playful and whimsical take on a traditional circus will surely bring a smile to everyone’s faces. #### Fun Way #2 Rainbow circus tent: Instead of the usual red and white striped tent, why not make it a rainbow-colored one? The performers can also wear colorful costumes and the props and decorations can be made in vibrant hues. This will give the circus a cheerful and festive atmosphere that is perfect for a family-friendly event. #### Fun Way #3 Colorful clowns: Instead of the typical white-faced clowns, make them stand out by giving each one a different color scheme. For example, one clown can have a bright red nose and hair, another can have blue and green polka dots all over, and another can have a rainbow-colored wig. This will add a fun and unique twist to the traditional clown act, making it more enjoyable for both kids and adults. ### “The Misadventures of the Circus Crew” #### Part 1 “The Big Top Blues” The circus crew was in a frenzy as they prepared for their big show. The ringmaster, Mr. Jenkins, was barking orders left and right while the acrobats practiced their stunts. Suddenly, a loud crash was heard from the center of the big top. Everyone rushed over to see what had happened, only to find a clown stuck in a giant hula hoop. It seemed he had gotten a little too carried away with his juggling act. #### Part 2 “The Great Escape” As the show began, the lion tamer, Mrs. Thompson, proudly led her ferocious beasts into the ring. However, just as she was about to start her routine, the lions suddenly broke free and started chasing each other around the circus tent. The audience was in a panic as the clowns tried to round up the wild animals. It was chaos, but somehow the lions ended up back in their cages, much to the relief of everyone. #### Part 3 “The Magnificent Magician” Next up was the magician, Mr. Phillips, who was known for his incredible disappearing acts. As he prepared to make his assistant, Lucy, disappear, he realized he had forgotten his magic wand. Frantically searching through his props, he pulled out a plunger instead and proceeded with the trick. To everyone’s surprise, Lucy actually disappeared! But when Mr. Phillips tried to bring her back, he accidentally brought back a toilet instead. The audience erupted into laughter as the magician looked on in disbelief. #### Part 4 “The Dancing Elephant” The grand finale of the show was a performance by a dancing elephant named Ellie. She was the star of the circus and everyone’s favorite. But today, Ellie seemed to have a mind of her own. She refused to follow her trainer’s commands and started doing her own dance routine, complete with twirls and pirouettes. The audience cheered and clapped, thinking it was part of the act. In the end, Ellie took a bow and received a standing ovation. #### Part 5 “The After Party” As the show came to an end, the circus crew gathered for their well-deserved after party. Mr. Jenkins thanked everyone for their hard work and congratulated them on a successful show. The clowns, now out of their costumes, joined in on the fun, telling jokes and playing pranks. Mrs. Thompson even brought out her famous homemade popcorn balls for everyone to enjoy. It may not have been a perfect show, but it was definitely a memorable one for the circus crew and the audience alike. ### More Coloring Pages! Looking for some unique crayons? Check out Crayon Rocks. We are not affiliated, we just like their idea and want to support other US-based small businesses. --- All coloring page images are free to use as long as the ihavecrayon.com watermark stays on the image. From I Have Crayon, free printable coloring pages: https://ihavecrayon.com/