Warren J. Harang Jr. Municipal Auditorium

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Warren J. Harang Jr. Municipal Auditorium
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Warren J. Harang Jr. Municipal Auditorium
Full nameWarren J. Harang Jr. Municipal Auditorium
Location310 North Canal Blvd.
Thibodaux, Louisiana 70302
Coordinates 29°48′13″N90°49′05″W / 29.80352°N 90.81801°W / 29.80352; -90.81801 Coordinates: 29°48′13″N90°49′05″W / 29.80352°N 90.81801°W / 29.80352; -90.81801
OwnerCity of Thibodaux, Louisiana
OperatorCity of Thibodaux, Louisiana
Capacity 3,500
SurfaceMulti-surface
Opened1970 (1970)
Tenants
Cajun Rollergirls (WFTDA)
Website
Official Website

The Warren J. Harang Jr. Municipal Auditorium is a 3,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Thibodaux, Louisiana. [1] It was built in 1970 and is named in honor of Warren J. Harang Jr., the long-time mayor of Thibodaux. [2] The facility includes a main arena and a meeting room.

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Usage

The arena is used to host basketball and volleyball games, professional wrestling and roller derby. [3] [4] The Cajun Rollergirls of the WFTDA use the arena for their home competitions. [5]

Concerts, conventions, comedy shows and graduations are also held in the arena.

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