In July, the circus arrived with cast of sideshow characters—including Dmitri the Strong Man and daredevil motorcycle riders—to entertain central Arkansas families. On the Verizon Arena floor, little ones mingled with Asian elephants, The Ringlettes and a couple of silly clowns.

1. Megan Alley, Nataleen Alley, Erwin Urias, Carlos Alley
2. Mallary and Madalyn Bailey
3. Abby and Sheri Deaton
4. The Ringlettes: Clarissa Oliveira, Paula Porto, Maiara Christina
5. Jonathan, Sadie and Bethany Jameson
6. Trevon, Latrell and Shania Conley; in front—J.R. and Sherrie Conley
7. Kaiden and Nina Fitzpatrick
8. Gov. Mike Bebee, Alexandria, Laken and Ginger Beebe
9. Clown DJ Dean
10. An Asian elphant performs.