Shriners Auditorium is a 2,650-seat indoor

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located in

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. It was built in 1977 as the headquarters for the Aleppo

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, who had been based in Boston, Massachusetts since 1882. The Aleppo Shriners still own the auditorium today. It is also the home of the

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roller derby league. The facility features of exhibit space in the arena and of meeting space in three meeting rooms. Its main lobby features of space. It can seat up to 4,150 for

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and

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, among other events. As of February 2009, all mma events promoted by World Championship Fighting have been hosted there. Trade shows,

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, conventions,

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and the Shrine

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are also held at the facility. The building is wheelchair accessible and has a ceiling height. Because of its location in an office park off

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, there is plenty of parking, including 1,500 in its own parking lot.

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