How do I clean up these shapes created on a circular path to make them one object?

[Kristin237645677atv]

[Larry G. Schneider · Accepted solution]

With the objects selected, try using Object>Expand or Expand Appearance (which ever is not grayed out). Then use Pathfinder >Add.

[Kristin237645677atv]

Worked like magic! Thanks so much. I was starting to spend way too much time....Greatly appreciated!

[Larry G. Schneider]

You're welcome