Circus and carnival are two significant names in the history of entertainment. Before movie houses, concerts and other modern-day outdoor entertainment forms became widespread, people usually only had the circus and carnival to look forward to in giving them a pleasurable time.
Circus refers to an event by a group of professional entertainers comprised of jugglers, acrobats, stuntmen and clowns who usually travel from state to state in order to gain popularity in a wide range of locations. They often have trained animals as well as enticing props that can grab the attention of the audience and provide entertainment. A circus is usually held inside a large circular tent or ring set up outdoors.
Carnival is a festival that is held in tribute of a particular religious, historical or cultural figure. It involves a lot of amusement rides, stalls that sell toys, candies and other attractive trinkets, as well as entertaining shows. A carnival may cover a large space outdoors, in which the crowd can walk along to choose their desired form of entertainment.
Key Takeaways
- A circus is an event by a group of professional entertainers, often held inside a large circular tent or ring set up outdoors.
- A carnival is a festival held in tribute of a particular religious, historical or cultural figure, involving amusement rides, stalls, and entertaining shows.
- The main difference between a circus and a carnival is that a circus has a central focus where all performances take place, while a carnival has multiple entertainment outlets for the crowd to choose from.
