The Ringling celebrates John Ringling's 150th birthday

The Ringling celebrated the 150th anniversary of the birthday of its founder, John Ringling's, Tuesday, May 31. The celebration drew guests from around the country, including relatives of Mable Ringling. 

The evening featured champagne, period music and hors d'oeuvres, as well as a circus performance and one of John Ringling's original Rolls Royce cars.