Keeping circus traditions at the Delaware State Fair

For two centuries, people all over the world have been blown away and amazed by the circus. Whether it's the comedic clowns, the dare devil stuntmen, or the talented trapeze artists and at the Delaware State Fair, it's no different.

Lights, clowns, aerialists, and a hula-hooper? That's what Circus Hollywood is all about, mixing the new with the old.

"I think we're a little different. We're the traditional circus with a little bit of Cirque du Soleil flair. So it's still animals and aerialists and a little bit of you know, we have fantastic lighting and that's just modern day circus," explains Serge Coronas, the owner and producer for the circus.

Coronas is a 4th generation circus performer and even though he says there's not as many family circuses like there once was, he makes it a goal to keep it a family affair.

"Usually at 17, 18 the kids are gone. My kids are here and they like show business and that's what's great. My kids love the practice and they love to entertain and that's hard to find today, you know," explains Coronas.

His daughter Crystal says they have a mission, "It's hard to imagine doing anything else and we're trying to keep the circus alive, we're trying to keep the entertainment field alive. Especially live performances, you know you're just not seeing it as often."

Also getting to showcase her passion, hula-hooping, which is not you're everyday kind of hula-hooping.

"I go out there and I perform and I do my best and I see people smiling and excited and cheering and it's just a really good feeling to see people having such a good time and doing something live, which you don't see anymore" says Crystal.

It's a family affair not just for the Coronas, but the kids and parents who get to experience a show that's not all that common anymore.

And the circus didn't just travel with clowns and acrobats but animals too and we're not just talking about cats and dogs either.

Melvin and Twiggs are not your typical house pets, they're giraffes. They travel across the country with the circus and other exotic animals.

And Twiggs, who's 13-years-old has been putting smiles on people's faces for quite some time.

His owner, Serge Coronas, says he bought twiggs when he was one and now with Melvin added, he says it gives families a chance to experience unique animals up close and personal.

"Well you know giraffes they're wonderful animals. And as you can see they're friendly. And it gives the opportunity you know for children, you know what's left in the world," explains Coronas.

There's also camels, a kangaroo, miniature horses, and so many more that families can check out all week at the fair.