Not as good as before
by Jaybird121123 on 11/14/17El Paso County Coliseum - El PasoThough it is something young kids enjoy, it is no longer something for kids of all ages. Long gone are the days of showmanship and spectacular eye opening entertainment. I get it it, it is a fundraiser. period. Though the local clowns try to be friendly and helpful, the lost wondering make them creepy and clumping into groups make them unapproachable to young kids. One clown acting silly or welcoming is inviting. Ten clowns standing around in a group is not. The show lights give promise to something grand, to only be let down repeatedly afterwards. It has turned into a oddly delivered interactive musical. The worst was the merchandise and unrelenting pushy merchandise hawkers. Bottom line. Expensive , be prepared to fight off distracting merchandise hawkers. No benefit from front row seats to GA. There is either a cast member standing in the way or a merchandise hawker. For money spent consider making a donation to the charity, going to the zoo and doing an interactive event with the animals.