hi, laura. hi, leland. right now it s all smiles as this bitter-sweet moment is going down. we are on new york s long island as the circus fans gather to witness the last few shows of this very historic event and the last show, again, happened tonight. take a look at some of the images that we all know and love of now the ringling brothers and barnum&bailey syracuse but also childhood memory for parents here today bringing children to experience all the sights and sounds. the circus ran into trouble you may have heard about a year ago after performing elephants were removed from the show after animal right pressure and the circus old fashion business model high-operating costs and decline in ticket sales all contributed to the decision to shut it out, performers we spoke
the show has gone on for the last 146 years. but tonight, it is all over. so today bittersweet moment here. at nassau coliseum on new york s long island.fans of time to experience this one last time. let s look at some of the familiar sights and sounds that we all know from the ringling brothers and barnum and bailey circus. it is not only a piece of americana but it is also a beloved childhood memory for many parents and of course, the kids absolutely love it. but the circus ran into trouble about a year ago after performing elephants were removed from the show to animal rights pressure. after that the parent company says the circus is children my mom used to go as a kid.