Shrine Circus

PETA sent its own fez to WNIN in 2023, calling for an end to elephants in circuses

Hadi Shrine Circus Retiring its Elephants

John Gibson

The move follows protests from animal rights activists

The 2022 circus will feature several animals, such as elephants, camels and dogs. A grassroots group plans to protest the use of animals in the circus.

'One of the Last' Three-Ring Circuses Coming to Evansville's Ford Center for Eight Shows

Tim Jagielo

Hadi Shrine Circus at the Ford Center this week, featuring daredevil acts and elephants; anti-animal cruelty protests planned

Local News

COVID Cancels Shrine Circus

The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed another annual event in Evansville. The Hadi Shrine says the 87th Shrine Circus will have to wait until November 2021.On…