What to Expect: Crowds of spectators. Also, the Circus Walk has recently begun to attract organizations protesting the treatment of circus animals, so you can bet there will be a few protesters.

• An Unforgettable Experience: There's nothing that can compare to the surreal experience of watching ten elephants stroll through the tolls at the Queens Midtown Tunnel. The elephants, which are between 11 and 51 years old, walk single-file, holding one anothers tails. Interestingly, while they appear to be moving slowly, these majestic animals are in fact moving quickly enough that circus trainers must jog to keep up with them.
• Cold Weather: The Circus Walk takes place every year in March and begins at 12am. Expect cold temperatures (maybe even snow!).

Inside Knowledge: The Elephant Walk is a longstanding tradition in New York. In a single year, the elephants of Ringling Bros. Circus travel an average of 16,000 miles and visit 40 North American cities. They are transported to Queens by a mile-long train comprised of 59 cars, including 19 flatbed cars, 30 coach cars, and one restaurant car.

Event Hints:

• Stand at 35th Street and 2nd Avenue: If you want a particularly breathtaking experience, view the Circus Walk from 35th Street and Second Avenue, near the Queens Midtown Tunnel exit. You'll be among the first to see the elephants as they walk into New York.
• Dress Warmly: Because the Circus Walk takes place in March, between midnight and 12:30am, the weather is often chilly. Be sure to dress warmly, with layered clothes. Snow is not unlikely.
• Arrive Early: If you want a good view of the Circus Walk, be sure to arrive ten to fifteen minutes before midnight. Note that sometimes the Circus Walk runs a few minutes late.