November 20, 2018 • EPE Related News
‘Break the Ice’ party kicks off WinterFest 2018 in Downtown El Paso
Kids from the Boys and Girls Clubs of El Paso got to be the first to try the ice at the seasonal ice rink Friday at Downtown's Art Festival Plaza during a "Break the Ice" kickoff event for WinterFest 2018.
Speakers from Destination El Paso, the city and sponsors such as The Hospitals of Providence, El Paso Electric and Texas Gas Service celebrated the opening of the event at a news conference.
Now in its third season, WinterFest was created to bring a holiday atmosphere to Downtown, bring people to the area and create memories for residents and visitors, said Bryan Crowe, general manager for Destination El Paso. "We want to put on our best showcase for those visitors to our beautiful city," Crowe said.
On Saturday, a "soft opening" of the ice rink to the public was held. On Sunday, the official opening of WinterFest 2018 will happen, with the Scherr Legate Season of Lights Parade and a tree lighting ceremony at San Jacinto Plaza starting at 4:30 p.m.
WinterFest continues through Jan. 6. For more information and a schedule of events, visit epwinterfest.com.
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