The Circus Ring of Fame Inductees

David Smith Sr. and Jr. Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation 2024 inductees

Smith, David Sr. and Jr.

  Sponsored by James Drew/Drew Expositions Sponsored  by Nik and Erendira Wallenda Generations in the Circus: The Smith Legacy in Flight New York, NY, February

Catherine Hanneford-Carden Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Hannerford-Carden, Catherine

Catherine Hanneford-Carden: A Lifetime Devoted to the Circus Arts Catherine Hanneford-Carden, a distinguished figure in the world of circus arts, was posthumously awarded the prestigious

HSH Princess Stephanie of Monaco Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

HSH Princess Stephanie of Monaco

  Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Steward of Global Circus Arts and Culture, inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame® joining her father Prince Rainier III

Wayne McCary Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

McCary, Wayne

  Biography of Wayne McCary Growing up near Ocean Beach Park in New London, Connecticut, Wayne’s fascination with circuses began at a young age. Travel

Rodos Troupe Palace Duo Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductees

Rodos Troupe/Palace Duo

The Rodos Troupe and Palace Duo In a YouTube clip, the Rodos Troupe members elegantly and precisely flip their bodies in sync across the stage

Hernandez Troupe Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductees

Hernandez Troupe

The Hernandez Troupe The Hernandez Troupe was a family affair. The Hernandez Troupe was best known for their springboard act. Courtesy photo Manuel and Lisa

ron morris Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Morris, Ron

From the Observer By Katie Johns January 9, 2019 Ron Morris was an adventurer. Morris’ wife, Arlene Morris, said show business is a risky one,

father jerry hogan Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Hogan, George G. (Father)

By Bera Dunau The Rev. George “Jerry” Hogan was 8 years old when he first attended Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus. And he was

jeanette williams Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Williams, Jeanette

JEANETTE WILLIAMS JEANETTE REPRESENTS THE EIGHTH GENERATION OF GERMANY’S CIRCUS WILLIAMS FAMILY. SHE CAME TO AMERICA WHEN HER MOTHER CAROLA BROUGHT ALL THEIR ANIMALS TO

The highest of achievements in circus arts and culture is celebrated annually in Sarasota, Florida. The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation organizes and hosts the dignified ceremony on beautiful St. Armands Circle before thousands of admirers. The end result is part Academy Awards “Lifetime Achievement”mixed with a Hollywood Walk of Fame style plaque, representing permanent recognition for the artist. After the ceremony, the inductees remove elegant red velvet covers revealing large bronze wagon wheels and biographical plaques, providing a synopsis of their lifelong contribution to circus arts and culture.

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