I remember when Burton Coliseum was under construction this was a big deal for the City of Lake Charles, I was still in high-school so for me it was just cool I had no ideal what was to come. The first event I remember attending was a "tractor-pull" I'm pretty sure this was before the monster truck series was a thing. A tractor pull consisted of giant super modified farm tractors pulling a weighted sled that moved forward as the tractor went down the course - it was raw entertainment, the atmosphere inside was filled with smoke and super loud without access to hearing protection. The parking lots were still grass and when it rained it was like a second event watching the people fishtail to get to the road. This event center was transformed many times over the decades it's been open, McNeese State Basketball, Rodeos, Livestock Shows and a plethora of other things. My recent visit was to attend my twin grandsons high school graduation it was actually the perfect venue, lots of parking in close proximity to the entrances and there's not a bad seat in the house. The coliseum is located across from the airport, when it first opened it seemed so far out of town, the residential developments now make it seem just a short drive from anywhere in the area unless you consider the increase in traffic and road construction projects - visiting this place nearly 50 years after its opening sure brought back lots of memories... read more

The Burton Coliseum - Perfect Venue for a Graduation Ceremony - Professional Sports Teams Near Me - Lake Charles, Louisiana

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Very cool-looking building from the outside despite it being grey. The inside was ehh but the seats were more comfortable than average. The snack shop makes homemaked food like jumbalya and chips! Went for a taekwondo competition. read more

The Burton Coliseum - Image from the highway - Professional Sports Teams Near Me - Lake Charles, Louisiana