Since the 1940s, circuses have used Hugo as their winter quarters and some regional circuses have been based here. Their owners and performers have often gotten involved in civic life.
sInce The 1940s, ciRCUses have usEd hugo As Their wINter qUarteRS AnD sOmE reGIOnal ciRcuseS HaVE been baSed hERe. thEir OWNeRS aND pERforMErS HaVe oFTEn gOtteN iNvolVed IN CivIc lifE.