Highland Park, IL – Get ready! Bozo’s Circus is Coming to Madame Zuzu’s fromOctober 18-20, 2024! This multi-day event will celebrate the legendary Bozo the Clown with a weekend packed full of activities, performances, and interactive experiences for all ages. With live discussions, magical performances, and kids art stations, the event is designed to offer the perfect mix of entertainment for both families and adults. Featuring Bozo Buckets for a select few winners daily, a surprise appearance by David Arquetteand Bozo the Clown, and guaranteed fun for all!
The weekend will also feature new and exclusive Bozo-themed merchandise, including a limited edition online-only 7-inch vinyl release by David Arquette and the Bozos; and available for 48 hours exclusively at MadameZuzus.com. We’re also proud to partner with the Museum of Broadcasting for this special event.
Event Highlights Include:
Friday, October 18: Kick off with a special Q&A event, “An Evening with the Stars: Celebrating the Legacy of Bozo,” featuring Joey D’Auria, David Arquette, Marci Harmon, Jeff Bell, Billy Corgan, George Pappas, and our host of the evening Dean Richards of WGN.
Saturday and Sunday: Family fun with Bozo Circus Family Art, Museum & Activities, including surprise performances by the Bozos, balloons, vintage Bozo carnival games, limited edition merchandise, craft stations, and more. Special carnival-themed treats and a Bozo Buckets Challenge for a select few winners will add to the excitement.
Saturday Evening: Adults can enjoy a Cocktail Hour followed by a magic show by world-renowned illusionist Shimshi, currently the resident illusionist for the Wynn Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
Sunday, October 20: End the weekend Bob Ross Painting class with David Arquette’s Bozo the Clown! Actor David Arquette’s Bozo the Clown, and longtime Certified Ross Instructor, will personally teach this SOLD OUT class
Food and Beverage: Guests can enjoy Madame Zuzu’s famous plant-based menu, featuring a specially created “Carnival Menu” with favorites like nachos, soft pretzels, meatball subs, cotton candy, popcorn, and signature drinks.
This event promises to bring the living magic of Bozo back to Chicago in a way that fans-of-all-ages will never forget. Whether you’re reliving childhood memories or creating new ones, this weekend will be filled with fun, creativity, and nostalgia.
“I grew up loving Bozo’s Circus and even had the incredible experience of attending the show as a child; as well as performing on WGN’s final episode on June 12, 2001. Bringing Bozo to Highland Park is both surreal and fun and I’m excited for what’s to come. Chloé and I opened Madame Zuzu’s as a place for memories and good old-fashioned fun for families, and this event is where we shine best. We can’t wait to see Bozo history buffs and children of all ages walk in and smile. So in this, a big thank you to David Arquette and his wife Christina for this opportunity to bring the magic of Bozo back in such a special, special way.” – Billy Corgan
“I’m thrilled to be able to bring Bozo the Clown to Madame ZuZu’s with Jozo Bozo and all my clown friends. It will be a weekend full of laughs, nostalgia, art, music and FUN! I can’t thank Chloe and Billy Corgan enough for welcoming all us clowns to Highland Park to clown around” -David Arquette