Cirque Italia’s Water Circus Swings Into Town This Weekend

  • Derek Diaz of Cirque Italia will perform a chair balancing act in the Water Circus Gold unit’s shows at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo this weekend. Photo Provided by Jeremy Bacon.
    Derek Diaz of Cirque Italia will perform a chair balancing act in the Water Circus Gold unit’s shows at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo this weekend. Photo Provided by Jeremy Bacon.

    By KENDRA JOHNSON

    Bright lights, radiant water, sparkling costumes, and one big tent—the circus is coming to Shawnee, OK, Nov. 25-28.

    Cirque Italia’s Water Circus Gold unit will park its tent on the grounds of the Heart of Oklahoma Expo for four days of live performances.

    In contrast to last years’ Cirque Italia Paranormal Circus unit’s visit to Shawnee—which was best suited for mature audiences—this…