BREC Memorial Stadium, Sports stadium in Baton Rouge, United States
BREC Memorial Stadium is a 21,500-seat American football stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, opened in 1952. It has a modern press box, concession stands and restrooms, and besides high school football it hosts concerts, monster truck rallies and other outdoor events.
The stadium opened in 1952 as a memorial honoring military personnel who served from Baton Rouge during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Over time it became a major venue for high school championships and regional sporting events.
The stadium is named for the men and women of Baton Rouge who served in the two World Wars and the Korean War, and BREC, the parish parks and recreation commission, dedicated it to them. The Grantland Rice Bowl, a postseason college football game, was played here from 1969 to 1973. Concerts, monster truck rallies and other outdoor events fill the grounds outside the high school football season.
The venue enforces a clear bag policy for all events, allowing only transparent containers with dimensions up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches. The location offers convenient parking nearby and good access from major roadways.
During the 1960s and 1970s, the venue expanded beyond football to host water skiing competitions on its grounds. This unusual use demonstrated the location's flexibility as a multipurpose sporting destination.
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