Morocco Shrine Auditorium

Shriners have been popular all over the United States for a variety of reasons. The Morocco Shrine Auditorium and Center is one location in Jacksonville, Florida that honors past and present shriners. The center was founded in 1888 and is considered the "mother" of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina chapters. The first community service act the Shriners offered according to written records was on July 17, 1989.

The auditorium as part of the center is a place for locals to rent for a variety of events. The facility is on 44 acres of land near Beach Boulevard and J. Turner Butler Boulevard. It is a multilevel auditorium with stage, dining room and lounge. Businesses and social events can be planned there. Glamorous events can be hosted at the auditorium for those who wish it. There is seating for staged events of up to 3,000 guests. If dining and dancing is part of the extravaganza there is room for 1,500 guests. The auditorium has the largest hardwood dance floor in northeast Florida. The dining room has room for 320 seated guests. Also as part of the facility is free parking for 1,200 vehicles and 28,000 square feet of space in the main room.