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Sunday, September 7, 2008 |
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 El Paso Pro-Musica is devoted to making the art of chamber music available to our community by bringing world-renowned artists to delight and educate audiences.
El Paso Pro-Musica is one of the city’s most respected organizations. The El Paso Chamber Music Festival spans the entire month of January and receives national and international critical acclaim each year with a history of bringing artistic excellence to the border region. Education is key as chamber music and cultural development is promoted in the fine arts.
Month: January |
 Mardi Gras celebration in Kern Place on Fat Tuesday. Food live outdoor music drink specials and, of course, beads.
Month: February |
 Players from across the state in an all-Texas team go against the Nation team, consisting of seniors from colleges across the United States with no Texas ties.
Month: February |
 Staged in historic downtown El Paso and continuing thru the neighborhoods of Kern Place through portions of the Upper Valley alongside the Rio Grande and the Mexican Border, the Annual Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon and Good Time Stores Half Marathon tours through a challenging El Paso route. With perfect spring running weather and excitement every mile, this marathon is not be missed!
Month: March |
 A children’s fair consisting of several specialty booths, games and interactive displays aimed at entertaining and educating children of all ages.
Month: March |
 Since its modest beginning at the Chamizal National Memorial in the spring of 1976, the Siglo de Oro Spanish Drama Festival has attained an international reputation for presenting quality presentations from Spain's Golden Age, in both English and Spanish, by theatrical groups from all over the world.
Month: March |
 The running of the $800,000 Sunland Derby!
Month: March |
 The El Paso Public Library, Parks and Recreation and hundreds of other local organizations hold an annual celebration of children and literacy. The entire community comes together at a local park to take part in free, fun and educational activities for the whole family. The event draws thousands of participants each year. Some of the activities include a parade and healthy heart walk, music and performance stage and a free book giveaway. Organizers have given away more than 150,000 books to children since the event began in 1997.
Month: April |
 The historical reenactment presents the arrival of the first Spanish settlers in this area in April 1598. A company of costumed actors and dancers portray the native American and Spaniards, who give thanks and celebrate after their perilous crossing of the Chihuahuan desert and arrival a t the banks of the Rio Grande.
Month: April |
 Free and open to the public, this event expects over 10,000 attendees. A wonderful event that reaches out to the military community directly.
Month: May |
 The annual festival. More than 75 hot-air balloons are expected for the festival. The event also includes balloon rides, water rides, vendors and live concerts nightly.
Month: May |
 Celebrate the spring with a formal, seated tea. This year’s theme is the Kentucky Derby horse race. There are two seatings: 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Reservations required.
Month: May |
 This free outdoor concert series is held every Friday during the months of June, July and August.
Month: June |
 Find the best Mexican flare in the Southwest! Don't miss the only Gordita Festival in the State of Texas.
Month: June |
 This 22 year long concert series is free to the public, located at the historic Chamizal National Memorial and an event you won't want to miss! Pack a picnic and enjoy live, outdoor entertainmen under the beautiful Sun City sky.
Month: June |
 This musical drama, offering an array of multicolored costumes, electrifying musical production numbers and legendary characters, is performed Friday and Saturday evenings at McKelligon Canyon during the months of June, July and August.
Month: June |
 El Paso gears up to bring you food, fun, fireworks and non-stop entertainment during the Fourth of July. Events include three stages of live entertainment, a children's area, fireworks, food and drink and much more!
Month: July |
 Bring the family, friends and neighbors to the annual Ysleta Mission Festival. Come enjoy traditional delicious food, listen to great music, have fun in the carnival rides and playing the Festival games. Fun for everyone!
Month: July |
 The annual high-spirited circus features wild animal acts, clowns, aerial artistry and other amazing acts!
Month: August |
 Fiesta de Las Flores celebrates the El Paso Hispanic heritage with concerts, beauty pageant, huacha tournament, senior dance, carnival rides, food and lots of family fun.
Month: August |
 Come spend September with The Bard! Performances include A Midsummer Night's Dream, Julius Ceasar, The Tempets, and Romeo and Juliet.
Month: August |
 Explore this free annual celebration of Greek food, music and culture. Entertainment for the whole family!
Month: August |
 The annual celebration of the zoo's biggest residents! Enjoy educational presentations by zookeepers and volunteers, activities for children and musical entertainment.
Month: September |
 Celebrate the "El Grito de Dolores" that Padre Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla gave the night of September 15, 1810, which ignited Mexico's rebellion against Spain. The ceremony is filled with live music and ballet folkloricos.
Month: September |
 Celebrated on during Labor Day, this free weekend long festival is full of fun! Kick off the holiday with this annual celebration.
Month: September |
 Amigo Airsho is El Paso's premier event! Ranked as one of the top ten air shows in the country. The show is filled with thrilling air entertainment and fun ground activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Month: October |
 Thousands of children attended the Boo at the Zoo event where many dressed up like their favorite animal. Children, along with their parents, enjoyed candy stations, costume contests, Dracula's Disco, bowling and many other fun activities.
Month: October |
 A month-long festival of events to encourage appreciation of the El Paso region’s environment. The celebration includes hikes, field trips, driving tours, nature walks, bicycle rides and other activities are offered to the public. Most events are free.
Month: October |
 The annual event features historical figures from El Paso’s past come alive through talks, reenactments of famous gunfights and more.
Month: October |
 Dont miss the 17th oldes rodeo in the Nation and El Paso's longest running sporting event!
Month: October |
 Día de los Muertos Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday celebrated in many parts of the world, typically from October 31 to November 2. In Mexico, where the holiday originated, the holiday has ancient Aztec and Mesoamerican roots and is a national holiday. Día de los Muertos is also celebrated to a lesser extent in other Latin American countries. For example, it is a public holiday in Brazil, where many Brazilians celebrate it by visiting cemeteries and churches. The holiday is also observed in the Philippines. Observance of the holiday has spread to Mexican-American communities in the United States where, in some locations, the traditions are being extended. Similarly-themed celebrations also appear in some Asian and African cultures.
Month: November |
 Annual lighting of the UTEP holiday lights begins in early December. The 220, 000plus lights stay lit each night through January.
Month: November |
 The Sun Bowl Association, its 700 volunteers, and the City of El Paso welcome you to the Brut Sun Bowl football game. It is our pleasure to be your host as the nation's second oldest bowl game. The Sun Bowl is known for its friendly hospitality, not only from our volunteers but from our citizens as well. The City of El Paso has many things to offer and we are excited that you have chosen to celebrate this year's game with us.
During your stay, we invite you to attend our many activities surrounding game week, including the Helen Of Troy Brut Sun Bowl Football Game, the Fan Fiesta, the State Farm Sun Bowl Basketball Tournament and the Rotary Sun Bowl Luncheon. We encourage you to visit our surrounding historic sites, enjoy our sunny weather, taste the flavor of our bi-cultural community, and visit our neighbors to the South in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask our friendly volunteers or staff.
Once again, welcome to the Sun City. We hope you enjoy your stay!
Month: December |
 The annual "Christmas in Lights" continues the holiday tradition of the plaza's spectacular Christmas tree and displays. Entertainment begins in the early afternoon with the lighting at dusk, followed by the Holiday Lights Parade.
Month: December |
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