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Shrine Circus on Tour
For more than a century, the Shrine Circus has dazzled audiences around the U.S. with family-friendly delights. Shriners chapters all over the country sponsor these circuses annually, offering their members a chance to reach out to the community and giving children of all ages the chance to see thrilling stunts and exotic animals at reasonable prices. The Shrine Circus has been a bedrock of many American communities' yearly calendars for decades, creating a long-lasting tradition that builds bonds both in and between families.
Shrine Circus Background
Established in 1872, Shriners International has been one of America's premier fraternities promoting fellowship and brotherhood. Known throughout the world for their philanthropic efforts with Shriners Hospitals for Children, which offers sliding-scale medical services to children in need of orthopedic, cleft lip and palate, burn, and spinal injury care, the Shriners have also been beloved for the circuses they put on around the country.
Similar to the mission of the Shriners Hospitals, the Shrine Circus puts the idea of affordability for all families front and center. The first Shrine Circus was held in 1906 in Detroit at the Moslem Shrine Center. Since then, Shrine chapters all around the country have put on their own versions of the big show. While the circuses are more often held inside arenas than under big tops, attractions remain familiar, varying from city to city but usually including massive elephants, kooky yet friendly clowns, and high-flying acrobats.
Circus stars like the Wallendas, Clyde Beatty, and the Zacchinis have all been included in the Shrine Circus' past lineups. In 2019, the Detroit Shrine Circus featured the Dominguez Motorcycle Stunt Show, made up of former Ringling Bros. daredevils who perform death-defying tricks while encased in a steel globe. The St. Paul Osman Shrine Circus is the longest continuously running Shrine Circus in the U.S.
I bought the tickets for my husband and kids, since I had to work and they loved it. husband is 38 yrs old, son 14 yrs old and step-daughter is 8 yrs old. I remember going to the Shrine circus when I was young and loved it and wanted my family to experience the same, from the sounds of things it will be a memory they will always have/
My daughter is 2 and she sat the WHOLE time, she was soooo intrigued by all the different acts and the fact that it never stopped and kept your attention in awe!! it really was a wonderful family outng for all of us, my husband and I both were impressed with the show. definetly a show for ALL ages, my 3 mth old even slept thru all the noise and when he was awake was also intrigued by the lights and motions.
I was very pleased with the show and the offering at intermission. He injoyed the elaphant ride. My grandson only had one complant Cannon lady was to loud.(4 years old)
Great show for kids. Fast paced, kept their interest for the full 3 hours.
Circus was outstanding. A unforgettable night for our children and the entire family.
The family had a great time and with two kids who are hard to keep still they were mistified by the tigers and elephants. The prices for front row tickets were incredible and was very rewarding. As for the prices for the food that could have been alot better. Having the opportunity to take part and ride the animals was probably a big bonus for us all.
My husband and I, along with our 17-year-old daughter, attended the Shrine Circus on a Friday night. The venue was wonderful. Parking was a walk - but we just made an evening of it and did some shopping and dinner prior to the show. Each of the presentations were amazing in their own way. From the tigers to the shooting a man out of cannon - we were spell-bound. The best part for me was the sole clown with his wind up toys. There were two Romanian groups - one a pair on the trapese and another that did human pyramids from a spring board. Scary! Then there were the motorcycles on the tight wires and ladies hanging far above on ribbons of fabric. And lest I forget - some VERY talented elephants. Definitely worth it!
The circus was very entertaining and a fun way to spend time with my son. The only thing I wish they would have cut out was the animal rides during intermission. Too long! However, I plan to go back next time the circus is in town.
Had my family of four kids to see ther first circus. The circus was awesome. Always had something going on and never a dull moment! The only cons I have would be the high prices of food and the intermission activities. Hard to do stuff with 4 kids......did not even attempt to buy any souveniers as they were $15-$20 each! Also, one of the performers was arguing with another performer by the princess castle and that was a bit uncomfortable. All in all, the kids had a blast and it was a very well run event.
It is not a "true" 3 ring circus like it used to be. When I went 40 some years ago, I remember events going on in all three rings all at once along with the arial acts. I also remember the clowns crowding into a tiny little car and really entertaining us. They didn't even do anything except walk around and sign the programs. My grandson enjoyed it but I was disappointed.
The circus was a great family event. I was on the edge of my chair, toes curled with some of those acrobatic feats! Only complaint...Couldn't understand the female circus announcer. Her tone of voice, along with her accent and dragging out her words made her unintelligible most of the time.
I would have the beginning of the show be more about where the money goes and less about who is sponsoring it.
the circus was pretty good. the tv, radio and paper ads for the circus for false tho which i wasnt happy about but the circus overall was pretty good
Wildly entertaining! Really enjoyed the elephant rides! Wish event had begun at least 1 hour earlier on the opening night to allow for more time for riding animals as well as allowing the conclusion not to be so late in the evening (after all, it is for the KIDS! Right?...what about bedtimes and school the next day!)
This was the best money I've spent in a long while. THOUROUGHLY ENJOYED IT.
We look forward to the Shrine circus every year!!! We love giving back to the children. The circus was fantastic!!! The clown's interaction with the children was superb!!!!!! We can't wait until next year.
The event was smooth going and entertaining- the show flowed thru each circus act in a timly manner. My two year old had a great time- Enjoyed also the animal rids available- my son did the pony ride and it was worth the 7bucks.
I hadn't been to the circus in a while, this one brought back all the good memories.
Me and my family went and we had fun, exspecially my children. Just for me I am more impressed with the Ringling Brothers & Barlem and Baily circus better. They invest more for you money. There is more stuff. I didn't like how small the arena was and everything was so exspensive. Just to jump in the kids jump stuff was $10.00 and everything else was $10.00 a piece. I just like the other circus that I listed above and I like the Somet Center instead of the Municple. The part I hated the most was the girls dancing around. First of all it was a circus not a strip show. Why did I pay money for a ticket for me and my family to watch girls half naked dance around. The circus is supossed to be about animals. There was times when I had to really distract my children from watching. Besides the fact they couldn't dance and were horrible. I think I could have come up with a better act than them.
We had a great time, lots of things for the kids to do: animal rides, face painting, etc..