HAMID CIRCUS--ANDERSON, SC PART 1

Hamid Circus ringmaster Peter Sturgis welcomes spectators to the Sunday afternoon circus at the Civic Center of Anderson.

John Carpenter of the Anderson County Sheriff office watches as Sweetheart, a female python gets near his radio communication device. Hamid Circus ringmaster Peter Sturgis held the snake before the Sunday afternoon circus at the Civic Center of Anderson.

Hejaz Temple and Hamid Circus event elephants carry children, one plugging her nose during an intermission ride at the Civic Center of Anderson.

Hejaz Temple and Hamid Circus' Rosarie's Bears, grizzlies with Derrick Rosarie, III, and Fredrick Rosarie perform at the Civic Center of Anderson.