Bellana Pachon 6, of Springfield, Virginia, who goes by the clown name "Beany," gets help putting on her clown nose during the "So You Want to Be A Clown" workshop in Ocean Park. The workshop was put on by the Ocean Park Association as part of the Independence Day Festivities.
Clown coach "Bessie" Lauren Gallagher of Reddington, New Jersey, demonstrates her clown's personality.
Plenty of clowns turned out for the "So You Want to Be A Clown" workshop in Ocean Park.
A clown works on her makeup during the event in Ocean Park.
Gallagher leads a parade around the recreation hall along with "Crazy" Alex Pachon, 9, of Springfield, Virginia.
Clown shoes worn by "Crazy" Alex Pachon.
Clown kids watch as "Beany" demonstrates her clown personality.
"Beany" Pachon puts on her clown makeup during the "So You Want to Be A Clown" workshop
Gallagher talks to her clown students in the recreation hall.
Gallagher demonstrates some of her clown moves.
"Beany" gets help putting on her makeup during the "So You Want to Be A Clown" workshop in Ocean Park.
"Florence" Jean Boobar of Rockport shines behind extra large clown glasses.
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