El Paso Civic Center facts for kids

Quick facts for kids El Paso Civic Center
Address	1 Civic Center Plaza
Location	El Paso, Texas
Coordinates	31°45′27″N 106°29′31″W
Owner	City of El Paso
Operator	SMG
Enclosed space
Exhibit hall floor	80,000 square feet (7,000 m2)

Judson F. Williams Convention Center, better known as the El Paso Civic Center, is located on Santa Fe Street in downtown El Paso, Texas, adjacent to the Abraham Chavez Theatre. It was expanded in 2002 and now features 80,000 square feet (7,000 m²) of columnless exhibit space (divided into three halls) with seating for up to 8,000 people. The convention center also has three lobbies totalling 38,300 square feet (3,560 m²), including a 23,000-square-foot (2,100 m²) main lobby, plus 14,900 square feet (1,380 m²) of meeting space. Williams Convention Center's ceiling height is 28 feet (9 m); the center has excellent acoustics for many conventions and concerts held at the Center. Trade shows and other special events also held at Williams Convention Center. The convention center is also home to the Sun Bowl Fan Fiesta.