Since 1974, the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo, known as Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo in French, is an annual festival held in Monaco. In 2012, the 36th festival was opened by Prince Albert II and his sister Princess Stéphanie of Monaco, who is the festival’s president. In 2006, Princess Stephanie became president of the event, thereby succeeding in the role of her late father.
The festival includes the awarding of the Clown d’Or (Golden Clown) award as well as awards for other circus skills. The festival is held in late January or early February.
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