Photos: 2020 Zoppé Family Circus arrives in Tucson
Crew members and performers prepared for the Zoppé Family Circus, near the Mercado San Agustín, on Jan. 8.
The Zoppé Family Circus begins Jan. 10 and runs until Jan. 26.
This year's show is titled, "La Nonna: Power, Beauty, Elegance," and it is dedicated to the strong women in Zoppé history, said Giovanni Zoppé, director of the circus and performer.
Zoppé Family Circus
Jonathan Rosales, 16, and Emily Kamp, performers and crew members, help put together the top of the Zoppé Family Circus tent next to Mercado San Agustín, 100 S. Avenida Del Convento, in Tucson, Ariz. on January 8, 2020. The Zoppé Family Circus begins January 10th until January 26th.
Zoppé Family Circus
Crew members and performers help prepare the top of the Zoppé Family Circus tent next to Mercado San Agustín, 100 S. Avenida Del Convento, in Tucson, Ariz. on January 8, 2020. The Zoppé Family Circus begins January 10th until January 26th.
Zoppé Family Circus
Carolina Duncan-Page, left, crew member, helps string lights on top of the Zoppé Family Circus tent next to Mercado San Agustín, 100 S. Avenida Del Convento, in Tucson, Ariz. on January 8, 2020. The Zoppé Family Circus begins January 10th until January 26th.
Zoppé Family Circus
Molly Plunk, right, performer and crew member, helps crew members hold the top of the Zoppé Family Circus tent next to Mercado San Agustín, 100 S. Avenida Del Convento, in Tucson, Ariz. on January 8, 2020. The Zoppé Family Circus begins January 10th until January 26th.
Zoppé Family Circus
Jorge Rosales, center, tent manager and performer, helps crew members put together the to of the Zoppé Family Circus tent next to Mercado San Agustín, 100 S. Avenida Del Convento, in Tucson, Ariz. on January 8, 2020. The Zoppé Family Circus begins January 10th until January 26th.
Zoppé Family Circus
Jorge Rosales, center, tent manager and performer, helps crew members attach the center pole to the top of the Zoppé Family Circus tent next to Mercado San Agustín, 100 S. Avenida Del Convento, in Tucson, Ariz. on January 8, 2020. The Zoppé Family Circus begins January 10th until January 26th.
Zoppé Family Circus
Jonary Rosales, left, crew member and performer, uses a lever to raise the top of the Zoppé Family Circus tent next to Mercado San Agustín, 100 S. Avenida Del Convento, in Tucson, Ariz. on January 8, 2020. The Zoppé Family Circus begins January 10th until January 26th.
Zoppé Family Circus
Jorge Rosales, center, tent manager and performer, helps fellow crew members and performers attach the Zoppé Family Circus tent to the top of the tent next to Mercado San Agustín, 100 S. Avenida Del Convento, in Tucson, Ariz. on January 8, 2020. The Zoppé Family Circus begins January 10th until January 26th.
Zoppé Family Circus
Crew members and performers help prepare the top of the Zoppé Family Circus tent next to Mercado San Agustín, 100 S. Avenida Del Convento, in Tucson, Ariz. on January 8, 2020. The Zoppé Family Circus begins January 10th until January 26th.
Zoppé Family Circus
Jorge Rosales, tent manager and performer, helps his sons put together the top of the Zoppé Family Circus tent next to Mercado San Agustín, 100 S. Avenida Del Convento, in Tucson, Ariz. on January 8, 2020. The Zoppé Family Circus begins January 10th until January 26th.
Zoppé Family Circus
Willie Valencia, crew member, watches as crew members assemble the top of the Zoppé Family Circus tent next to Mercado San Agustín, 100 S. Avenida Del Convento, in Tucson, Ariz. on January 8, 2020. The Zoppé Family Circus begins January 10th until January 26th.
Zoppé Family Circus
Jonathan Rosales, crew member and performer, helps assemble the top of the Zoppé Family Circus tent next to Mercado San Agustín, 100 S. Avenida Del Convento, in Tucson, Ariz. on January 8, 2020. The Zoppé Family Circus begins January 10th until January 26th.
Zoppé Family Circus
Jonathan Rosales, crew member and performer, maneuvers around lights in the top of the Zoppé Family Circus tent next to Mercado San Agustín, 100 S. Avenida Del Convento, in Tucson, Ariz. on January 8, 2020. The Zoppé Family Circus begins January 10th until January 26th.
Zoppé Family Circus
Molly Plunk, left, and Emily Kamp, performers and crew members, help assemble the top of the Zoppé Family Circus tent next to Mercado San Agustín, 100 S. Avenida Del Convento, in Tucson, Ariz. on January 8, 2020. The Zoppé Family Circus begins January 10th until January 26th.
Zoppé Family Circus
Emily Kamp, performer and crew member, laughs at a crew members jokes while assembling the top of the Zoppé Family Circus tent next to Mercado San Agustín, 100 S. Avenida Del Convento, in Tucson, Ariz. on January 8, 2020. The Zoppé Family Circus begins January 10th until January 26th.
Zoppé Family Circus
Jorge Rosales, tent manager and performer, helps attach the Zoppé Family Circus tent to the top of the tent next to Mercado San Agustín, 100 S. Avenida Del Convento, in Tucson, Ariz. on January 8, 2020. The Zoppé Family Circus begins January 10th until January 26th.
Rebecca Sasnett
Photojournalist
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