RETRO 糖心vlog: Look back at Ringling Bros. 1981 circus at Vets Auditorium in Des Moines
The Ringling Bros. have been visiting Des Moines for generations. But in 1981, their trip to Iowa's capitol city was tougher than most.
The traveling circus company's train derailed in Illinois, putting them behind schedule for their show at Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
Luckily, no animals or performers were injured, and, as they always say, the show must go on. And it did in front of a nearly sold-out crowd.
Fun fact: Four of the seven famous Ringling brothers were born in Iowa when the family lived in the eastern Iowa town of McGregor from 1860-1872.
Watch the video above to see scenes under the Big Top as Ringling Bros. packed Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines.
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