IREM SHRINE CIRCUS--WILKES BARRE, PA

The show’s biggest star, Dumbo the Elephant performs tricks in the ring during the Irem Shrine Circus at the 109th Field Artillery Armory on Monday.

WILKES-BARRE – While many families spent Sunday morning having egg hunts and Easter brunches, folks gathered inside the 109th Field Artillery Armory began the day by hanging nets, preparing a cannon and assembling the wheel of death.

Produced by Hamid Circus

Three young tigers lounge in their cage outside the 109th Field Artillery Armory in Wilkes-Barre while workers set up for the Irem Shrine Circus.

A crew sets up the framework for the Circle of Death on Sunday at the 109th Field Artillery Armory. The Irem Shrine Circus begins today and shows continue through

Circus workers on Sunday prepare the big gun for the human cannonball’s performances this week at the 109th Field Artillery Armory in Wilkes-Barre. The annual Irem Shrine Circus begins today and shows continue through Saturday.

IF YOU GO

What: The Irem Shrine Circus
Where: 109th Field Artillery Armory, Market Street, Wilkes-Barre
When: Show times are 7:15 p.m. today through Saturday; 1:30 p.m. today, Tuesday and Saturday; 10 a.m. Wednesday through Friday; and 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
Price: $6 general admission; reserved seating $10, $11, $14 and $18. Call 714-0783 for reservations, to volunteer or more information.