Fortunately, thanks to the dedicated efforts of many, the El Casino Ballroom re-opened in 2000, and has been the destination for weddings, quinceañeras, and other special events ever since.įor reservations, or additional information, contact Fred Martinez at (520) 940-0973, Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. The wood floor, once the largest spring-mounted floor in Southern Arizona, was almost destroyed by the summer monsoon.
The ballroom continued filling its 1,200-person capacity until 1991, when a windstorm blew off the roof. When it opened in 1947, the El Casino Ballroom hosted family milestones as well as touring musical acts, including traditional Hispanic musicians such as Tito Puente and other world-renowned performers like James Brown and Fats Domino.
