Every girl was a princess Saturday at the Cupid’s Ball.
The Mo Ag Building on the Missouri State Fairgrounds was transformed into a castle as girls ages 5 to 12 spent an evening with their Prince Charming. It’s the 12th year the Women’s Service League has hosted the event, which sold out of 425 tickets in 40 minutes.
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