Clowns with red-noses and colorful outfits from all over the world marched through the streets of east London to participate in the 73rd memorial event of the “King of Clowns” on February 3. /VCG Photo

Legendary British clown Joseph Grimaldi, a 19th century English actor, was known as the man who played the role of Clown in the harlequinade and created the base of modern clowns. /VCG Photo

To make “The Clown of Clowns” live on, an annual memorial service is held every first Sunday in February. And after the service, the clowns perform their acts for other people. /VCG Photo

Annie Bannanie from Canada blows bubbles before attending the annual Grimaldi Memorial Service at the All Saints church in east London last Sunday. /VCG Photo