Pachyderm Parade on Capitol Hill Celebrates St. Patrick's Day and Marks the Arrival of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey(R) Circus to Washington, D.C.

Share in the Luck of the Irish as the Animals Walk to the Bagpiper Beat

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WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - March 12, 2009) -

WHAT: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ® Presents Over The Top is coming to the
Washington, D.C. area for five weeks of wacky and whimsical circus spectaculars and, to kick off the show, Over the Top’s biggest stars will march on Capitol Hill in their St. Patty’s Day best.  Showing their true green spirit, the Pachyderms will parade behind the Capitol, with a bagpiper in tow.
 
WHEN: St. Patrick’s Day - Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. **
 
  **IMPORTANT NOTE** Due to unpredictable train schedules, starting time and route are subject to change.  Please call the animal walk hotline for continuous updates.
 
WHERE: The route for the animal walk is as follows:
  • East on Virginia Ave SE (By Garfield Park)
  • North on 4th Street, SE to East Capitol Street
  • Continue north on 4th Street, NE to Stanton Park
  • Continue west on Massachusetts Ave, NE to Columbus Circle, NW in front of Union Station. 
  • Columbus Circle, NW to E Street, NW. 
  • 3rd Street, NW to G Street, NW to the Verizon Center.


Photo-op locations: Members of the media are encouraged to take photos at 4th Street and East Capitol Street SE/NE or at Union Station around Columbus Circle.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ® Presents OVER THE TOP!
March 19 - 22, Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.
March 25 - April 5, 1 st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, Md.
April 8 - 19, Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va.

Media Notes: For Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey performer interviews, contact Chelsea Cummings at (202) 683-3106 or ccummings@qorvis.com.  For additional information about Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, please visit www.Ringling.com. High-res images are available online at http://www.ringling.com/138media. Please credit all images: Feld Entertainment 2009.


About Feld Entertainment

Feld Entertainment is one of the worldwide leaders in producing and presenting live entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in more than 60 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice, and Disney Live!

Contact Information:
Media Contact:
Chelsea Cummings
(202) 683-3106
ccummings@qorvis.com

Animal Walk Hotline for Arrival Time Updates:
1-866-683-3670