Rapides Parish Coliseum

The Laborde Earles Coliseum, formerly known as the Rapides Parish Coliseum, is a multi-purpose arena located on Louisiana Highway 28 West in Alexandria, Louisiana. The coliseum can seat up to 10,000 "Louisiana Sports Venues". 2017. Retrieved January 6, 2017. people in the 65,000-square-foot (6, 000 m2) building. The venue was renamed in 2025 following a naming rights agreement with Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, becoming the first corporate naming rights partner in the facility's history. Built in 1965 by Buddy Tudor's family-owned construction company in Pineville, with foreman Pete Honeycutt, along with the senior Tudor directing the construction. The dome-topped coliseum has hosted thousands of events, including music concerts, "monster" truck shows, professional wrestling, trade shows and sporting events. Additional facilities on the grounds include a 23,000-square-foot (2, 100 m2) Exhibition Hall, often used for trade shows. The Exhibition Hall has been rebranded as of 2025 as the Entertainment Center at the Rapides Parish Coliseum.

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