Ripley's Believe It or Not! Celebrates World Juggling Day this Saturday

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Orlando, FL (1888PressRelease) June 12, 2013 - Have plans for this Saturday, June 15? If so, you better juggle that schedule in order to join in the celebration of World Juggling Day at Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Ripley's is partnering with the International Jugglers' Association to celebrate this ancient art by showcasing local jugglers at more than a dozen of its Odditoriums around the world.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditoriums around the world are hosting local events. All jugglers (regardless of skill level) are invited to participate - just bring your balls, clubs, rings or whatever you juggle and join in the fun! It's also an opportunity for people to try juggling for the very first time. Jugglers recruited by the International Jugglers' Association will be on hand to help those who have always wanted to juggle, but never had the chance.

"For decades, Ripley's has been recognizing the amazing feats achieved by jugglers," said Tim O'Brien, Ripley's VP of Communications. "We're now proud to be a part of this global event and to provide the perfect place for jugglers to show what they can do, and at the same time, perhaps introduce people to this art."

Participating Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditoriums include:
• Orlando, Key West and St. Augustine, Florida
• Williamsburg, Virginia
• Baltimore, Maryland
• Grand Prairie and San Antonio, Texas
• Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Gatlinburg, Tennessee
• San Francisco, California
• Branson, Missouri
• Newport, Oregon
• Niagara Falls, Ontario
• London, England

The International Jugglers' Association has members throughout the world and will be holding additional events where there are no Ripley's Odditoriums in at least 38 countries.

To learn more about the International Jugglers' Association, organization, visit www.juggle.org.

Media Contact

Tim O'Brien
VP Communications
Ripley Entertainment Inc.
(615) 646-7465 - office
(615) 496-5949 - cell
Obrien ( @ ) ripleys dot com

About the International Jugglers' Association
Founded in 1947, the International Jugglers' Association (IJA) is one of the oldest and most highly respected juggling organizations in the world. The IJA is a 501c3 non-profit organization with the mission of "rendering assistance to fellow jugglers." Through its global outreach efforts, the IJA impacts tens of thousands of jugglers annually, and has historically promoted the advancement of the art of juggling. Programming includes the Annual IJA Festival, International Juggling Championships, Youth Education Program, Video Tutorial Contest, World Juggling Day, and the electronic magazine, eJuggle. The IJA's mission is made possible by the support of our members. A special discount for IJA memberships will be available on June 15 and 16 in honor of World Juggling Day.

About Ripley Entertainment
Ripley's Believe It or Not! is part of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. (www.ripleys.com) family of worldwide attractions, the global leader in location-based entertainment. More than 12 million people visit its 90-plus attractions in 10 countries each year. In addition to its 32 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley's Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in 42 countries. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the third-largest privately held company in Canada.

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