Shriners
Masonic circus philanthropists
Shriners are members of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, a fraternal organization affiliated with Freemasonry.
Founded in 1870, the group is known for its festive atmosphere, distinctive red fez hats, and participation in parades—often riding miniature cars or motorcycles.
Shriners operate a network of children's hospitals providing free orthopedic and burn care.
The Shriners drove their tiny cars through the Fourth of July parade.
Fraternal order with lodges
- lodgeTemporary woodland dwelling
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- initiationFormal admission ceremony
temple · secrecy · degrees · rites · compass · square · apron · gavel
Medicine of bones, joints
- pediatricsMedicine for minors
- cleft palateCongenital oral roof opening
- spinal cordBrain's extension through vertebrae
- prostheticsFabricated body part replacements
rehabilitation · medical · children · surgery · treatment · therapy · healing · recovery
Kinship among men
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- bondsTies that unite
- membershipState of belonging
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
unity · solidarity · kinship · affiliation · network · conviviality · initiation · allegiance
Small motorized racing vehicles
- clownsComic performers in costume
- marchingRhythmic group walking
- floatsRemains on surface
- spectacleVisually striking event
motorcycles · pageantry · procession · bands · drumline · fanfare · uniforms · crowds
Ornamental hanging cluster
- redPrimary color, warm
- jeweledDecorated with gems
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
- crescentCurved sickle-like arc
scimitar · ceremonial · distinctive · regalia · uniform · headgear · membership · symbol
Voluntary aid for others
- donationVoluntary charitable gift
- fundraisingSoliciting money for organizations
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- benevolenceDisposition toward doing good
volunteerism · giving · support · aid · nonprofit · patronage · sponsorship · goodwill
Freemasonry
Fraternal order with lodges
- lodgeTemporary woodland dwelling
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
initiation · temple · secrecy · degrees · rites · compass · square · apron · gavel · grandmaster
orthopedics
Medicine of bones, joints
- pediatricsMedicine for minors
- cleft palateCongenital oral roof opening
- spinal cordBrain's extension through vertebrae
prosthetics · rehabilitation · medical · children · surgery · treatment · therapy · healing · recovery · clinic
brotherhood
Kinship among men
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- bondsTies that unite
- membershipState of belonging
camaraderie · unity · solidarity · kinship · affiliation · network · conviviality · initiation · allegiance · society
go-karts
Small motorized racing vehicles
spectacle · motorcycles · pageantry · procession · bands · drumline · fanfare · uniforms · crowds · festivity
tassel
Ornamental hanging cluster
crescent · scimitar · ceremonial · distinctive · regalia · uniform · headgear · membership · symbol · parade
charity
Voluntary aid for others
- donationVoluntary charitable gift
- fundraisingSoliciting money for organizations
- generosityReadiness to give freely
benevolence · volunteerism · giving · support · aid · nonprofit · patronage · sponsorship · goodwill · altruism
- Children's CharitiesSave the Children, UNICEF, Boys Town, St. Jude, Ronald McDonald House
- fraternal societiesfraternal order, fraternity, lodge, mutual aid society, benevolent society
- secret networkssecret societies, cabals, cells, hidden networks, criminal networks
- secret societiesFreemasons, Illuminati, secret society, secret societies, Masons
- Victorian organizationsfraternal orders, benevolent societies, literary societies, missionary societies, mutual aid societies
- Men's Groupsfraternity, brotherhood, men's group, frat, lodge
ShrinersIlluminati
Alleged secret elite
Skull and Bones · secret societies · Rosicrucians · Knights Templar · Opus Dei
- holy shrineSacred place of worship
- ancestral shrinePlace honoring deceased relatives
- Catholic shrineHoly pilgrimage site
- Shinto shrineJapanese spirit worship site
- shrine maidensFemale Shinto temple assistants
- healing shrineSacred site for restoration