Monkey Kisses, Balloon Animals and a Movie Turn Dallas’ Most Famous Park Into a Circus Scene

Klyde Warren Park's Friends Enjoy a Day Fit for the Big Top

By Jade Osseck // Nov 4, 2019

Photography WJNPHOTO

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$1 for a monkey kiss - what a deal! (Photo by WJNPHOTO)

Magic filled the air at Circus in the Park. (Photo by WJNPHOTO)

Katie Samler, Lindsey Billingsley, Erica Denton (Photo by WJNPHOTO)

Clayton Kennington, George Billingsley (Photo by WJNPHOTO)

Roman and Tiffany Kleinert (Photo by WJNPHOTO)

Maggie Wrieth, Kara Shannon, Tiffany Zamora (Photo by WJNPHOTO)

Amy and Luis Castellanos (Photo by WJNPHOTO)

Brianna Wright-Guay, Ellis Thomas (Photo by WJNPHOTO)

Jessica Bass-Bolander, Elizabeth Malone (Photo by WJNPHOTO)

Michael Meaden, Matt Ozee (Photo by WJNPHOTO)

Morgan Cox, Darrall Hill (Photo by WJNPHOTO)

Jenny Ozee, Kitt Sawers, Sara Stewart (Photo by WJNPHOTO)

Circus in the Park (Photo by WJNPHOTO)

Anne Brown, Khaki Christopher (Photo by WJNPHOTO)

The DJ kept the party lively before the movie. (Photo by WJNPHOTO)

What: Klyde Warren Park’s Circus in the Park

Where: Klyde Warren Park

PC Moment: Members of Friends of the Park were treated to a day beneath the big top at Circus in the Park, a family fundraiser for Klyde Warren Park. Children of all ages enjoyed a family-friendly party with a live DJ and fun outdoor games. Kiddos had a blast getting their faces painted, making balloon animals with the balloon artist and tasting circus treats — the popcorn and cotton candy runneth over.

The biggest crowd pleaser? The live monkey, offering up smooches for $1. Who could pass up that kind of a deal? The party wrapped up with a dusk screening of The Greatest Showman.

Guests could bring their own picnic dinners to the movie or purchase food from one of Klyde Warren Park’s famous food trucks. Parents received complimentary beer and wine, while kids enjoyed complimentary non-alcoholic beverages. It was a one-stop shop for members to enjoy a movie night with their family. Becoming a Friend of the Park member provides funds to make the park sustainable for generations to come. (For more details on membership options go to the Klyde Warren Park’s website.)

PC Seen: Kit Sawers, Lindsay and George Billingsley, Jess and Tyler Bolander, Sarah and Clayton Kennington, Sunie Solomon, Margaret Hirsch, Brianna Wright-Guay, Katie Samler, Roman and Tiffany Kleinert, Khaki Christopher, Maggie Wrieth, Kara Shannon, Tiffany Zamora, Michael Meaden, Jessica Bass–Bolander, Elizabeth Malone, Ellis Thomas, Morgan Cox, Gretchen Manning, Sara Stewart, and Amy and Luis Castellanos.