New arena officially opens in Henderson

Guests arrive for the Mayor’s State of the City 2022 address during a tour of the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Attendees begin to flow through the entrance of the arena following a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Servers wait in line to pick up desserts within the Event Level Club during a tour of the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Decorative box for Dollar Loan Center owner Charles Brennan overlooking the arena during a tour of the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Banners for the Silver Knights and Vegas Golden Hawks hang in the concourse during a tour of the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

The concourse maintains the fortress theme during a tour of the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

A deck with view overlooks the Tiltyard during a tour of the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

The Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame display has their new home off the concourse during a tour of the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

The Craggy Range Sports Bar & Grill will be welcoming customers soon during a tour of the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

The Saddlery is in the process of being stocked with merchandise during a tour of the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

A self vending area is being installed in the concourse during a tour of the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Tables are set up for the Mayor’s State of the City 2022 address during a tour of the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Tables are set up for the Mayor’s State of the City 2022 address during a tour of the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Foothill High School band members perform for guests in the arena following a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

The Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame display has their new home off the arena concourse during the opening of the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Staff and mascots gather for photos inside the arena following a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Attendees begin to flow through the entrance of the arena following a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Front entrance sign during a tour of the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

A deck with view overlooks the Tiltyard during a tour of the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

The Tiltyard at the arena entrance during a tour of the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Attendees begin to flow into the arena following a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Dignitaries cut a ribbon beside with arena staff during a ceremony for the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Dignitaries cut a ribbon beside arena staff during a ceremony for the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

City Manager for the City of Henderson Richard Derrick looks forward to the variety of events during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Sports and entertainment great Steve Stallworth talks about having the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame located inside during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Golden Knights President and COO Kerry Bubolz looks to Dollar Loan Center owner Charles Brennan who gives $50,000 to the dedicated workers during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Dollar Loan Center owner Charles Brennan talks about being a sponsor during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Henderson Mayor Debra March looks forward to events at the new arena during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Golden Knights owner Bill Foley talks about being apart of the new arena during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Television play-by-play voice announcer for the Golden Knights Dave Goucher, center, welcomes all during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Dollar Loan Center on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022, in Henderson. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Henderson Mayor Debra March inaugurated the Dollar Loan Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning.

The 200,000-square-foot, 6,000-fan-capacity arena, off Green Valley and Paseo Verde parkways will host the Big West Conference men’s and women’s basketball tournament March 8-12, and be the home of Henderson Silver Knights hockey.

March was joined by Henderson City Council members John Marz, Michelle Romero, Dan Shaw and Dan Stewart as well as local heroes and sports personalities for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

After the ribbon-cutting, March planned to give her 2022 State of the City address to more than 900 business and community leaders, highlighting the past year’s accomplishments and share her vision for what’s to come.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.