John M. Parker Agricultural Coliseum
- John M. Parker Agricultural Coliseum
The John M. Parker Agricultural Coliseum is a 6,756-seat multi-purpose arena in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. It hosts local sporting events and concerts. It was opened in 1937. At the time of its construction it was 6 feet larger than Madison Square Garden, which made it the biggest coliseum in the United States.For a time, it hosted big Louisiana State University Tigers basketball games. Today, it hosts agricultural events, such as rodeos. It is named after Louisiana governor, John M. Parker.
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* [http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/our_offices/departments/Livestock_Show_Office/History/ Venue history]
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