Clowning around — for a living; Bridgeport native is Ringling Bros. clown

For circus clown Alex Barney, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus’ eight-performance run in Bridgeport last week wasn’t just another stop on a 23-month tour. It was a homecoming.

Barney, 19, was born and raised in the city. He was able to sleep in his bedroom in his parents’ home near Beardsley Park while the circus was at Harbor Yard Arena.