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Elephants, clowns and acrobats coming to town

Mar 28, 2008 - 04:05:04 CDT

By MEGAN NITSCHKE
Bismarck Tribune

The Shrine Circus will be returning to Bismarck on April 4-5. The event will consist of performances ranging from elephants and acrobats to clowns and comedians, said Hal Peterson, an El Zagal Shriner.

Peterson said it will be a great show, with a lot to expect. This year, the Shriners have donated tickets to soldiers in the National Guard and their families.

"We want people to know that we support the soldiers," said Peterson.

The circus also will have Lt. Dan Murphy as the honorary ring master at the April 5 performances.

Along with giving away circus tickets, the Shriners also will be giving away free bicycles after each performance. The bikes were ordered from Wal-Mart in Bismarck.

"The most important thing we remember for the Shrine Circus is that it is a family-oriented event for all ages to attend," said Peterson.

There will be two performances at 1:30 and 7 p.m. on April 4, and three performances at 10 a.m., 2 , and 7 p.m. on April 5. Gates will open an hour before performances.

General admission is $12.

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Comments

Lane wrote on Mar 30, 2008 10:24 AM:

" Actually the circus is--and always will be--for children of all ages. Circus animals receive far more genuine love and attention from their trainers than you can imagine. Go see for yourself. You might even find yourself enjoying the experience. "

haze wrote on Mar 29, 2008 3:53 PM:

" Hopefully PETA will be there. "

freemarketradical wrote on Mar 28, 2008 11:36 PM:

" After reading the headline I was afraid they called the legislature back into session. "

co wrote on Mar 28, 2008 5:57 PM:

" I agree with IMO. "

IMO wrote on Mar 28, 2008 2:21 PM:

" Yuck the Circus? could we find a better place to take our children where poor animals arent loaded up and drug from place to place just to drug around a small ring and tormented..? "

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