The events calendar begins with January's El Paso Chamber Music Festival, featuring performances over two weekends at University of Texas at El Paso's Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. There is the Southwest International Livestock Show and Rodeo at the El Paso County Coliseum and fairgrounds in January or February. In late February and early March, the Siglo de Oro Drama Festival is held in the Chamizal National Memorial Theatre for over two weekends. This annual celebration honors Spain's Golden Age with professional and collegiate performing groups from Spain, Mexico, the United States, and South America. Presentations are often performed in Spanish.
During spring, there is semi-annual arts and crafts fair called Art in the Park, held over a weekend in late May at Memorial Park. Also, in May, the KLAQ Balloon Festival is held that features hot air balloon rides and concerts at Wet & Wild Water world in nearby Anthony, Texas. During summer, there is the annual Independence Day Parade, one each on the city's west and east sides. It is followed by The Downtown Street Festival in downtown El Paso, with four stages featuring live performances and more than 100 booths featuring arts, crafts, food, and drink. The KLAQ "Taste of El Paso" happens mid-August at Western Playland. In addition to sampling the food of local restaurants, visitors can enjoy rides and live entertainment. The St. Nicholas Greek Festival in August, celebrates Greek food, music, and culture and is held in Greek Orthodox Church. On weekend of Labor Day the Fiesta de las Flores is held at the El Paso County Coliseum which includes games, food, arts and crafts, a car show, a children's area, and a variety of entertainment options. In October, the annual Chamizal Festival celebrated through traditional arts and music with workshops, performances, demonstrations, and displays. Throughout October, the month-long "Celebration of Our Mountains" features events such as hikes, field trips, driving tours, nature walks, bike rides, and other activities that celebrate the Franklin Mountains. Thanksgiving Day events in El Paso include the Las Palmas Del Sol Sun Bowl Parade in downtown El Paso. During late November through December, sports fans enjoy a variety of festivities related to the Vitalis Sun Bowl football game on December 31. There is a parade, a New Year’s Eve party, a 5K run, sports skills camps, and more. |
