The Grand Chapiteau measures 165 feet (50 meters) in diameter and is supported by four 82-foot-high (25 meters) steel masts.
The Grand Chapiteau is comprised of 18 pieces of flame retardant vinyl canvas and is manufactured in Bordeaux, France by Voileries du Sud-Ouest, internationally renowned for their big tops.
The climate-controlled Grand Chapiteau seats more than 2,500 people.
The Big Top is held down by roughly 400 stakes, 5' (1.5 meters) nails.
The cupola is 52 ft (16 meters) above the ground.
The Big Top can support winds up to 75 miles/h (120 km/h).
A Big Top lifespan is about ten years, depending on the conditions of use (storage, temperature and frequency of setup/tear-down).
The Big Top infrastructure costs roughly $1.6 million. This does not include the stands or the other tents.
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