Clowns head to Springfield in April

Registration is under way for the 22nd Annual Clowns of America International Convention, according to a news release from the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau. It will be held April 24–29 at the Clarion Hotel, 3333 S. Glenstone Ave.

Hundreds of amateur and professional clowns are expected to attend.

Competitions, seminars, vendors and networking opportunities are included in the schedule of events for the convention.

Several events, including a clown parade, will be free and open to the public. Registration – which costs $185 – will be open throughout the convention. Additional information is available at www.coai.org.