Urban Artistry

WinterFest is an annual downtown event in the City of El Paso. It begins the weekend before Thanksgiving and ends on the first Monday of January. The event began in 2015 and is considered the most incredible festival in the Southwest. It commences with the ceremonial lighting of the holiday tree and San Jacinto Plaza. The opening ceremony includes the Scherr Legate WinterFest Lights Parade and a festive concert. San Jacinto Plaza is adorned with over 500,000 mini-lights, oversized decorations, and a 55-ft holiday tree throughout the season. Winter-themed attractions and family-friendly programs are offered in and around downtown. Visitors can enjoy the outdoor ice-skating rink, holiday trees, and displays and stroll along the bedecked Paseo de las Luces to see festive holiday decor. WinterFest is a beloved tradition in the community, and various partners work with the City of El Paso to make it bigger and better for El Pasoans and visitors to enjoy.

Discover one of our nation's best-kept secrets at the National Border Patrol Museum & Gift Shop. Here, you can embark on an exciting journey through the rich history of the U.S. Border Patrol, from its inception in the Old West to its evolution through Prohibition, World War II, and into the high-tech Patrol of today. You can explore exhibits featuring uniforms, vehicles, and weaponry that showcase the progress made by the Border Patrol over the years. Your visit to the Museum will be a fulfilling experience that will inspire you and leave you with pride and understanding. You can also visit their illustrious Gift Shop, which is available online, to purchase exclusive U.S. Border Patrol products not found anywhere else. All proceeds from the Gift Shop go towards supporting the maintenance of the Museum, which helps keep its doors open to the public 100% free of charge.  

The El Paso County Coliseum is a historic venue in the city that has entertained people with concerts and events for over 80 years. The Coliseum has seen some of the biggest names in the music industry perform on its stage, including Elvis Presley, Jackson 5, Johnny Cash, Selena, Juan Gabriel, Fleetwood Mac, Ariana Grande, and Green Day. In addition to music concerts, the Coliseum has hosted various entertainment events such as boxing matches, Disney on Ice shows, Tuff Hedeman Championship Bull Riding competitions, car shows, and more. The venue can accommodate up to 6,500 people and has an 850-space parking lot, an Events Center, a Judging Arena, and an open-air Pavilion.