Judson F. Williams Convention Center, better known as the El Paso Civic Center, is located on Santa Fe Street in downtown

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, adjacent to the

Abraham Chavez Theatre Abraham Chavez Theatre, known simply as the Chavez Theatre, is a 2,500-seat concert hall located in El Paso, Texas. It is adjacent to the Williams Convention Center. Its exterior resembles a sombrero and features a three-story glass main entranc ...

. It was expanded in 2002 and now features of columnless exhibit space (divided into three halls) with seating for up to 8,000 people. The convention center also has three lobbies totalling , including a main lobby, plus of meeting space. Williams Convention Center's ceiling height is ; the center has excellent acoustics for many

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and

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held at the center.

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and other special events also held at Williams Convention Center. The convention center is also home to the

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Fan Fiesta.

References

External links

Williams Convention Center webpage at El Paso Convention and Visitors Bureau website
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