The thrill of the circus is coming to the Innisfail Twin Arena as local figure skaters put the final touch on their year-end program Big Top on Ice.
The 49th annual ice show will take place Saturday, starting at 2 p.m. It will feature animals, accompanied by trapeze artists and clowns.
鈥淚t's the same kind of thing you would see at any circus except on ice,鈥� organizer Bridgette Sinclair said. 鈥淚t's always exciting to see these little kids skating.鈥�
Of course the beasts and carnival folk will simply be Innisfail and area kids putting on a theatrical extravaganza. But that doesn't mean the youth or coaches are taking it any less seriously.
鈥淭here's a few handmade costumes for this show,鈥� Sinclair said. 鈥淚t's going to make you feel like you're really at the circus.鈥�
For a family of four it will cost $15, just $3 for seniors and youth (ages four to 12) and free for kids three and younger. The event will include a raffle and a popcorn stand.
鈥淲e have a couple groups of people taking care of things for the ice show,鈥� she said. 鈥淣ow it's just about trying to get decorations and advertising done.鈥�
As a mom herself, Sinclair can't wait for the day to come.
鈥淓very year it's always a lot better,鈥� she said. 鈥淭here's a bunch of group programs.鈥�
This is the first year her kids have gotten to be part of it, she added.
鈥淚t's a big party on ice,鈥� she said. 鈥淐ome watch your neighbours skate on ice.鈥�
