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.
Explore El Paso's fascinating past through the exhibits and programs at The El Paso Museum of History. This Museum serves the entire community and aims to promote understanding and significance of the rich, multicultural, and multinational history of the border region known as "The Pass of the North." The Museum encourages diverse audiences to explore different human experiences and reflect on their place in history. One of the highlights of the Museum is DIGIE, the famous Digital Wall, which features a vast collection of images and videos exploring El Paso's past and present. The touch-sensitive TV screens make navigating and enjoying this multimedia experience easy.
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.