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Emmett Kelly Clown Festival
Emmett Kelly Clown Festival
By: © Nelson Taylor 2012
Every final weekend in April, ho-hum Houston, MO, gets white-faced and rosy-cheeked celebrating the life of the world famous "Weary Willie." Although many American towns claim Emmett Kelly, Sr. as their own, Houston is the only hamlet he ever really called home.
Whether you're a class clown or a performing professional, all are welcome to don a bright red wig and floppy shoes and perform in the parade. While the event itself is free, admittance to clown college will cost you $25. Here you'll learn the art of make-up, juggling, magic and just plain old clowning around.
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The above snippet is just one of a collection of 240 off-beat articles on 2camels from Nelson Taylor's wonderful America Bizarro.
America Bizarro is a unique travel guide that celebrates humorously interesting, pop-culture kitschy and off-the-map odd festivals, out-of-the-way gatherings, kooky conventions, conferences and contests throughout the United States.
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