Ringling Brothers Circus in New York City (14 images)

The Ringling Brothers Circus began its final run of city shows in New York City on February 23, 2017 following last month's announcement that the circus was shutting its doors after 146 years.

Acrobats perform at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus show at Barclays Center on February 23, 2017 in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Acrobats dressed as astronauts perform at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus show at Barclays Center on February 23, 2017 in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Acrobats perform at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus show at Barclays Center on February 23, 2017 in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Acrobats dressed as astronauts perform at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus show at Barclays Center on February 23, 2017 in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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