Barnum Festival Backers Dance The Night Away At Ringmaster's Ball

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Dancers of all ages enjoyed themselves Saturday at the Ringmaster's Ball, which was part of the annual Barnum Festival.

Jason Julian, the Barnum Festival Ringmaster, waves to the crowd along with his wife, Tammy.
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A man dances at the Ringmaster's Ball, which is part of the Barnum Festival.
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The Barnum Festival's "Tom Thumb" gets a lift from other dancers at the Ringmaster's Ball.
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A young couple enjoys their dance at the Ringmaster's Ball.
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A woman dancers at the Ringmaster's Ball.
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A young woman gets into the groove while dancing at the ball.
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People of all ages enjoyed dancing at the Ringmaster's Ball.
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A couple moves to the beat at the Ringmaster's Ball.
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Tom Renner

Content Partner: The Barnum Festival

The ball at the Holiday Inn in Bridgeport featured Ringmaster Jason Julian and the Royal Family. The people danced the night away and enjoyed dinner, live and silent auctions and the music of the group Livewire.

Proceeds from the event go toward funding for the Festival’s free community events including the Wing Ding Parade for Kids, Pops Concert at Seaside Park and Skyblast Fireworks, Barnum Road Show visits to area nursing homes, and the Great Street Parade.

The next event associated with the Barnum Festival is a game with the Bridgeport Bluefish on Thursday, June 23. The "Barnumpalooza" at Seaside Park will be held Saturday and Sunday, and features food trucks, a beer garden, live music and fun rides for children.

Visit the Barnum Festival website for more information.