Historical May 1995 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Circus Flora, the St. Louisbased, European-style one ring circus is returning to Forest Park for a 10 day engagement.
The Circus opens Friday night, May 23, with a new episode at a benefit performance for the Park.
The event is sponsored by the St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation & Forestry and Forest Park Forever.
The benefit, planned especially for families, begins at 5:30 p.m. with elephant and pony rides, face painting, hay rides, fire engine rides and a grand picnic supper by K.C. Masterpiece.
The circus performance begins at 7:30pm. Tickets for the benefit, $30 for adults and $15 for children, include all food and beverages, free rides and the circus performance.
If you are interested, call 367-7275 for information. Tickets for regular performances are available from the Circus Flora ticket office by calling 531-3700.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, May 1995.
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Archival transcription note: Printed Friday night May23 conflicts with Tuesday May23,1995; original date and weekday retained.
Original source: SD_Times1995_05.pdf, printed page(s) 2; PDF page(s) 2.
