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Shriners Circus Is Returning To Wilmington

Nine Shows During April School Vacation Week

Shriners Circus is returning to Wilmington with nine performances from April 24-27, 2025
Shriners Circus is returning to Wilmington with nine performances from April 24-27, 2025 (Shriners Circus)

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, the Shriners Circus is back with an all-new show. Presented by the Aleppo Shriners at the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, the circus returns with nine shows during April school vacation.

“The Aleppo Shriners are proud to once again present a fun-filled extravaganza for young and old,” said Roger Metcalfe, Shriners Circus Chairman. “This year’s circus will feature returning favorites and all new acts from some of the best performers and entertainers in the country.”

Nine performances will run from Thursday, April 24 – Sunday, April 27, 2025:

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  • Thursday, April 24: 11:00am & 3:00pm
  • Friday, April 25: 11:00am & 3:00pm
  • Saturday, April 26: 10:00am, 2:00pm & 6:00pm
  • Sunday, April 27: 11:00am & 3:00pm

Highlights of the 2025 Shriners Circus include: aerialists, dancers, flying acrobats, death defying stuntmen, and a human cannonball. By popular demand The Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team, featured on the NBC hit reality competition series America’s Got Talent are also returning. Of course, the famous Aleppo Clowns will spread laughter and silliness throughout the arena. No exotic animals will be performing at the circus.

Due to popular demand the Celebrity Ringmaster program is back. Some of Boston’s most popular TV and radio personalities will introduce the different shows. They might even get in on the act with the Shriners clowns.

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Purchase tickets to the 2025 Shriners Circus at www.ShrinersCircus.com. Parking is free.

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