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But a break between 1994 and 2006 means this year's will be the 15th convention to take place.
This year will see the clowns around the town for longer than previously in the revival.
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Friday will see a big launch in Butlins for its Circus Circus weekend. It promises a host of acrobatic skills, a circus school and a Rednose Academy for budding clowns.
Saturday will feature performances by clowns in the London Road precinct before the grand parade will pass along the seafront and town centre from 2pm on Sunday.
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