# Church Clown Choirs The 65th Annual Joseph Grimaldi Service is a Unique Celebration and Memorial By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-02-08 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joseph-grimaldi References: [wewastetime.wordpress](http://wewastetime.wordpress.com/2011/02/06/gin/) & [its-behind-you](http://www.its-behind-you.com/grimaldi.html) On every first Sunday in February, the [Holy Trinity Church](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evening-bottomless-brunch) in Dalston, London holds a ceremony for the late and famous Joseph Grimaldi. Since 1946, this one-of-a-kind [memorial service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disneyland-resorts) has taken place and hundreds show up ever year. This year marks the 65th annual Joseph Grimaldi service, with a packed house full of hundreds of clowns who came from all over the world to belt out [tunes sung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endurance-tap-dance) by the famous clown in his day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Memorial Service Celebrations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique and memorable memorial services that showcase and honor individuals' passions or professions. - **Cultural Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing tourist attractions and events that cater to niche cultural interests, such as clown enthusiasts. - **Community Gatherings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Organizing specialized gatherings that bring together people with shared interests or hobbies, fostering a sense of community and connection. ### Who This Affects Most - **Events Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique and unconventional event experiences that cater to specific interests or themes. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing customized tourism experiences that target niche markets and offer unique cultural and entertainment offerings. - **Funeral and Memorial Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reinventing traditional funeral and memorial services by incorporating personalized elements and themes that reflect the deceased individual's passions or career. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Holiday-Themed Tour Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grinchmas-afternoon-tea.md) - [Exclusive Red-Carpet Chapel Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-of-the-flowers.md) - [Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skittles-house-of-joy.md) - [Evening Bottomless Brunches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evening-bottomless-brunch.md) - [Charitable Christmas Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crackers-cracking-hunger.md) - [Doorstep Carol Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carol-concert.md) - [Jack-o’-lantern Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackolantern-pizza.md) - [Nostalgic Music-Inspired Bread Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobs-bread.md)