El Zagel Shrine preps for circus fundraiser

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — El Zagel Shrine is prepping for their annual fundraising circus at the Fargodome.

The shrine partnered with a new company this year, the Carden International Circus.

They scout talent from around the world to put their show together, including an award-winning trapeze troupe from Mongolia.

Franchesca Cavallini, the circuses ringmistress, says guests will want to arrive an hour early so they don’t miss the preshow party.

“You need to come; you know, an hour before for pre-show because you get to ride on these animals. You get to ride on the elephant. The camel, the pony we have faced painting. You get to take pictures with characters. We have giant bounce houses. I mean, it’s definitely we call it pretty show party and it really is a party.”

The circus kicks off Friday night, with shows on Saturday and Sunday as well.