Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadion, formerly known as the Flora Stadion and commonly called the Frank Essed Stadion, is a multi-purpose stadium in

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. It is home to Leo Victor

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, Royal '95, and Super Red Eagles. It is also the home stadium of

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, the football club of the national military of Suriname. The stadium was named after Surinamese politician and forestry scientist Frank Essed.

Location

The Frank Essed Stadium is located in Southwestern part of Paramaribo, in the Flora neighborhood. It is next door to the National Indoor Stadium on the west end of the Jaggernath Lachmonstraat.

Concerts

The Essed Stadium has been used as a location for several concerts. Essed_sign

References

Football venues in Paramaribo S.V. Leo Victor Sportvereniging Nationaal Leger Athletics (track and field) venues in Suriname Multi-purpose stadiums in Suriname Buildings and structures in Paramaribo Sports venues completed in 1958 1958 establishments in Suriname {{Suriname-sports-venue-stub