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Follow on Google News | The Circus is Coming to Town! World’s Largest Shrine Circus Arrives in Marietta April 27 - May 6Families Invited to Join in 70th Anniversary Celebration of Family Entertainment and Thrills at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta
By: Marketing Expectations, Inc. The World’s Largest Shrine Circus is a popular annual family event that offers an affordable, safe and wholesome environment for adults and children of all ages. In addition to 24, 90-minute circus performances over 10 days, more than 40 exciting carnival rides and attractions and lots of favorite foods like funnel cakes, cotton candy, fried Oreos, snow cones, elephant ears, hot dogs, candy apples, fluffy fries, burgers, pizza, are sure to add to the fun and thrill of it all. And new this year is the ‘Fun Zone’ a fun-filled arcade and entertainment area presented by Phoenix Entertainment. For 70 years, Yaarab Shriners of Atlanta have delighted all ages with Shrine Circus acts. Since the 1800’s, Shriners around the globe have been committed to providing attractive, quality programs and services in a spirit of fun, fellowship and social camaraderie. Coupled with a philanthropic commitment and a calling to care for the less fortunate, especially children who suffer from burns and crippling diseases, that commitment has culminated in the Shriners’ largest fundraiser – the Shrine Circus. It’s a thrill every year to share the joy of our Shrine circus with children of all ages and families across Atlanta,” said Chuck Rager, potentate of the Atlanta Shriners. “We are delighted and excited to reach a major milestone this year as we celebrate 70 years of ushering in family fun, entertainment and thrills and look forward to the most successful and largest Shrine Circus yet! “ Circus fans will be thrilled as the largest Shrine Circus in North America bring the top all-new circus acts from around the world to delight and entertain. Circus performances take place under the Big Top and begin on Friday, April 27 through Sunday, May 6, 2012. The Midway Carnival opens on Thursday, April 26 at 5 pm. Circus performance schedule are as follows: Friday, April 27 – Sunday, May 6, 2012 Circus Times: Daily Schedule and Special Circus Dates: Thursday, April 26 - Midway Opens at 5PM No Circus Acts Tonight - Rides & Food Only Pre-Opening Special - $10 ALL The Rides You Can Ride Friday, April 27 - Midway Opens at 5PM Circus Parade - 6PM Circus Shows – 11 am; 7PM Saturday, April 28 - Midway Opens at 10AM Circus Shows - 11AM, 1PM, 4:30PM & 7:30PM Circus Parade - 3PM Sunday, April 29 - Midway Opens at Noon Circus Shows - 1PM, 4:30PM & 7:30PM Circus Parade - 3PM Monday, April 30 - Midway Opens at 5PM Circus Parade - 6PM Circus Shows – 11 AM; 7 PM PAY ONE PRICE - $20 ALL The Rides You Can Ride Tuesday, May 1 - Midway Opens at 5PM Coca-Cola Night - Circus Parade - 6PM Circus Shows – 7 PM PAY ONE PRICE - $20 ALL The Rides You Can Ride World’s Largest Shrine Circus Pulls Into Town April 27 – May 6, 2012/ add two Wednesday, May 2 - Midway Opens at 5PM All Armed Forces Personnel admitted to circus FREE With Proper ID Circus Parade - 6PM Circus Shows – 11AM, 7 PM PAY ONE PRICE - $20 ALL The Rides You Can Ride Thursday, May 3- Midway Opens at 5PM All Cobb County Personnel admitted to circus FREE With Proper ID (up to 4 with each badge) Circus Parade - 6PM Circus Shows – 7 PM PAY ONE PRICE - $20 ALL The Rides You Can Ride Friday, May 4- Midway Opens at 5PM CINCO de MAYO Family Weekend Celebration Circus Parade - 6PM Circus Shows – 11 AM, 7 PM Saturday, May 5 - Midway Opens at 10AM CINCO de MAYO Family Weekend Celebration Circus Shows - 11AM, 1PM, 4:30PM & 7:30PM Circus Parade - 3PM Sunday, May 6 - Midway Opens at Noon CINCO de MAYO Family Weekend Celebration Circus Shows - Final Circus Performances: Circus Parade - 3PM The Midway Carnival opens on Thursday, April 26 at 5 pm. Through circus dates, the Midway Carnival hours are Monday – Friday from 5 – 10 pm. Saturday hours are 10 am – 10 pm and on Sundays, the Carnival opens at noon. On-grounds gate admission is as follows: $10 for adults; $6 children, 6 – 11; and free for children 36” and under. Gate admission includes unlimited performances to the circus on any given day and access to the grounds for the Midway Carnival. Midway Carnival unlimited rides armbands are available for sale on opening day (Thursday, April 26) for $15 and includes admission plus unlimited rides. Monday through Thursday price is $20 for admission plus unlimited rides. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday gate tickets are $25 admission plus unlimited rides. Parking is $5. New this Year -- Walgreen’s Advance Ticket Sales Program kicks off April 1, 2012 A new savings for circus lovers this year is the launch of our Walgreen’s Advance Discount program. Beginning this year, advance discount tickets for the Shrine circus and Midway Carnival ride packages - with advance savings up to 50% off – will be available to purchase at all metro-Atlanta Walgreens stores beginning April 1, 2012. Through this exclusive program available only at Walgreen’s, individuals and families can save big with discounts on circus-only admission and the ShrineCircus MegaPass, which includes unlimited ride packages plus circus. For more information on the 70th anniversary celebration of The World’s Largest Shrine Circus and Midway Carnival, please visit www.circus2012.org or call 404.872.5818. About the Yaarab Shrine of Atlanta - The Yaarab Shrine Center – founded in 1929 – is one of 193 chapters of Shriners International. For 81 years, Atlanta Shriners have been raising money to support Shriners Hospitals for Children® and contributed over a period of 11 years between 1998 and 2009 over $1 million annually. The Yaarab Shrine Center has 4,700 members. About the Yaarab Shrine Circus - The Yaarab Shrine Circus is one of two annual fundraising drives conducted by the Yaarab Shrine of Atlanta. For 70 years, Altanta-area Shriners have held the circus offering reasonably priced and wholesome family entertainment with free admission for the elderly and underprivileged children. ABOUT WALGREENS CORNER BOX OFFICE PROGRAM - Founded in 1901, Walgreens is not only the nation's largest retail pharmacy chain; it is considered the leader in innovative retailing. Walgreens’ stores and its trusted brands are synonymous of quality and value. All this made “a neighborhood drugstore become America's most trusted pharmacy... and changed the shopping habits of a nation.” Walgreens not only cares about the health of community residents but also about their well-being by providing a convenient, affordable and user-friendly method to obtain tickets. # # # # End
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