Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium

Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium

Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium is an Art Deco building constructed between 1926 and 1929 during the administration of Mayor Lee Emmett Thomas as a memorial to the servicemen of World War I.

It is significant for hosting the Louisiana Hayride radio program, hosted by Frank Page (1925-2013). During its heyday, from 1948 to 1960, the program spawned the careers of some of the greatest names in American Country and Rockabilly music. The Hayride regularly featured performers, such as Hank Williams, Slim Whitman, Jim Reeves, Johnny Cash, Johnny Horton, and Elvis Presley, who got his start at this venue.

The 3,200-seat Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium is used for concerts, family shows, Broadway plays, boxing, and other special events.

Location

705 Elvis Presley Avenue
Shreveport, Caddo County
Louisiana, USA

Getting There

The Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium can be reached by using the local public transit system in Shreveport. The SporTran bus system provides several routes that stop near the auditorium, including Route 12 and Route 14. The closest stop is located at the intersection of Crockett Street and Milam Street, just a short walk from the auditorium.

Visitors can also use ride-hailing services like Uber or Lyft to get to the venue. Additionally, there are several paid parking options available nearby for those who prefer to drive.

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