We were genuinely surprised, when towards the end
of the Turnfest parade, the American flag was held aloft by a group of
marchers.
Up to that point we believed ourselves to be
the only Americans attending the Turnfest and there were not enough of
us to march.
We found out after we arrived
back home that the group of marchers were indeed Americans.
They are members of the Gamma Phi Circus at
Gamma Phi, despite the Greek fraternity sound is more of a college club having an interest in gymnastics with firm contacts to big name circuses. They perform in a very entertaining manner and if you get the chance to see them in person, take it. The website videos demonstrate much humor along with the prowess of these gifted athletes.