In Pictures: The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey perform their last show

After 146 years in show business, The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus performed their last show at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, on Sunday (May 21).

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May 22, 2017, 03:48 PM

A child in the audience watches a show on the last day of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus.
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People pose for pictures in front of a trailer after watching the show.
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A gymnast performs during the last show.
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Members of the King Charles Troupe perform on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus.
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Gymnast Tatiana Tchalabaev performs during the last show.
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Acrobats perform during the last show.

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Gymnast Tatiana Tchalabaev performs during the last show.
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Mixed Animals trainer Katie Azzario-Lacey performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus.
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Performers enterain attendees on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus.
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The Simet Astronaut Wheel perform at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus.
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Clowns perform at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus.
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The final performance of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus.
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Performers during the final showing of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus.
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Clowns entertain attendees on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus.
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Big Cat Trainer and Presenter Alexander Lacey performs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus.
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Aerialist Paulo dos Santos seems to fly in space in his act.
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Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson stands with members of his family after the last show.
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Performers embrace after the last show of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus.
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Head clown Davis Vassallo waves while holding his daughter, Adriana, after the last show.
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