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7. Do special events monthly (eg: block parties, day for clown organizations, SECA on Cocoa Beach and a
care, meet and greet photo opts., birthday parties, lunch for WCA in Chicago.
and other senior & children’s day cares as needed.
This group also performs two large performances
8. Community and government activities include: one in December called "Under the Big Top". This is
a. BOO DRIVE THROUGH the groups way of saying thank you to the commu-
b. Opening of two dog parks. nity which allows them to use their stage & meeting
space for their meetings and rehearsals throughout
c. Opening of a children’s playground
the year. The other performance is a Who Dunit Show.
d. Fourth of July Ceremony including a golf cart They do this show to raise money to help with the ex-
parade. penses they need to keep the Colony Clowns going
Their goal is to bring smiles to young, and aging (supplies, costumes, etc.) This is a two-day show with
folks which in return makes them feel a reward, at least 20 rehearsals, and is sold out within two days.
especially when they hear “Will you come again?”. As you can see, this is a very busy group, perform-
Another event done yearly is their school, ing, writing their own programs, writing their own
a 3-day event held in Orlando. Last year over skits and music, and bring smiles to all that meet
75 clowns attended from all over the United them. Colony Clowns
States. Some of the themes have been "The Art of They attend and stay active in the clowning
Clowning", “Thinking Outside the Box”, and last community as well as always willing to step up to
year, "Over the Rainbow". help. Enjoy some of their photos included with this
The Colony Clowns hosted two hospitality rooms article.
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