Le Grand Cirque in Sandestin
South Walton County will soon be the new home of some world class talent. Visitors will have a new attraction to enjoy and locals will benefit from new economic opportunities. Le Grand Cirque will bring entertainers from several different countries to Grand Boulevard in Sandestin.
As three Chinese strong men perform, a crowd sits mesmerized in front of Tommy Bahama at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin. But this performance is just a glimpse into Le Grand Cirque that will soon take up a new residence at Sandestin.
Simon Painter is the creative producer for Le Grand Cirque. He assures that “…we have the most incredible acts on earth. We have from contortionists to trapeze artists to incredible guys that ride on this wheel of death!”
And according to Howard Group’s Executive Vice President, John Heiser, it will forever change the entertainment scene in northwest Florida “..it creates a destination that can compete with a greater market. Before now people would come for the beaches. And they’re beautiful; it’s a wonderful place, but there’s not a lot of world class entertainment.”
Painter adds: “We really wanted to find another base for the show and we found northwest Florida. It has beautiful beaches, fun things to do, but it didn’t seem to have much live entertainment at night, so it seemed like the perfect fit.”
But the potential for economic growth could be a huge boost for Walton County. The show itself will employ about 40 locals.
Heiser admits that “…we’ve already hired a marketing team. We’re putting a marketing team on the ground…all locals, all with marketing expertise in the area.”
Right now the only evidence of what’s to come is a sign, but soon there will be 65,000 square feet of tent right here behind Grand Boulevard.
Painter says the talent comes from all over the world, and that the entertainers are currently polishing Sandestin’s unique show: “I’m flying to China tomorrow to finish the show. It’s been in preparation for many, many months…”
For ticket information, click on the link below: http://www.cirquedestin.com/
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