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Farmers Branch council reviews last-minute permit for traveling 'Bernardo Circus' and leaves item on consent

City of Farmers Branch City Council · March 18, 2026
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Summary

Council members discussed a last-minute temporary-use permit for the Bernardo Circus on a vacant lot along LBJ Freeway, including size, schedule, insurance and public-safety implications, and agreed to keep the item on the consent agenda with dates and conditions to be confirmed by staff.

The City of Farmers Branch council discussed a last-minute application to host Bernardo Circus on a vacant lot in the 1900 block of LBJ Freeway and decided during the study session to leave the item on the consent agenda while staff confirms dates and conditions.

Permitting staff Scott told the council the event tent is just over 8,000 square feet and that typical attendance is 200–300 people, with a maximum of roughly 530. Proponent Christopher Zilke of Centurion American described the…

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