“When we reopened in February of 2000, people were driving around, like, ‘When are you going to open?’ And same thing everyone always says, ‘We’re glad El Casino Ballroom is back and if we’re going to have a family event, it has to be here,'” he recalled. Martinez admits it’s the community's support which has kept the place going. The ballroom has seen highs and lows, with many big names passing through, to having a microburst blow the roof off in 1991. When you think about it, Harry Truman was the president when this place opened,” he shared. “Legacy really means, you know, we’ve survived thick and thin. He says the ballroom has a well-established legacy in the surrounding community. KGUN 9 spoke with one honoree on Monday, El Casino Ballroom, to learn what makes the award so fitting.įred Martinez has managed the El Casino Ballroom for nearly 30 years.
The THCC is holding the 2023 Noche de Exitos & Binational Gala Awards on Friday, Nov. (KGUN) - The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (THCC) is recognizing eight members of the Tucson community for the impact they've had whether it's their business, legacy, or both.
