Wakea Drive-In
17525 LA-1,
Vivian,
LA
71082
17525 LA-1,
Vivian,
LA
71082
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The small Wakea Drive-In was opened in May 1952. It was operated by L.W. Watts & W & K Theatres. It could accommodate 180 cars. The Wakea Drive-In was still open in 1957, but had closed by 1958.
It was demolished in 1965.
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Was actually demolished by 1970, approximate address is 17525 LA-1, Vivian, LA 71082. KNCB, a local radio station occupies the site with its studio next door and a transmission tower in the field where the drive-in stood. Also it looks like the old concession building or remains of it still stand.
Operated by W & K Theatres.
Why the name Wakea(sounds Hawaiian to me?).
KNCB signed on the air on April 9, 1966, so the theater was probably demolished sometime in 1965.
There is another small drive-in theater just north of the Wakea Drive-In called the Gay Drive-In. It would have its own page soon.
This opened in May 1952, although I cannot find the grand opening advertisement.