Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week.
Dads N’ Rides at Ascarate Park
Celebrate Father’s Day with car shows, food trucks, entertainment, and live music by Fungi Mungle and more from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Drive. The family-friendly event is hosted by El Paso County. Free admission to the event. Admission is free. No gate fee. Information: El Paso County Parks & Recreation
El Fresco! Funk Night
The latest installment of the El Fresco Music Series is bringing the funk from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Judson F. Williams Convention Center Plaza. El Fresco is the revival of a free, monthly outdoor music series previously known as Alfresco! Fridays. The series continues July 19 with country music and Aug. 8 with rock music. Food trucks and vendors will be present. Admission is free. Information: El Paso Live
El Pasoans dance away the day at Nations Tobin Park in celebration of Juneteenth in 2023. (Corrie Boudreaux/El Paso Matters)
Juneteenth 2024 Celebration
The city of El Paso and Black El Paso Voice will hostJuneteenth 2024, a family friendly event from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Nations Tobin Park, 8831 Railroad Drive. The celebration marks the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Games, entertainment, live music, fashion shows, vendors and food are part of the event, one of several taking place at city parks, libraries, museums and the zoo. Admission is free. Information: City of El Paso Juneteenth
12th Annual Margarita Shake-Off
The 12th annual Margarita Shake-Off, a fundraiser for the local nonprofit Hospice El Paso, is scheduled from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at San Jacinto Plaza. Attendees at the event will be able to sample and vote on their favorite margaritas prepared by local bars and restaurants. Musical entertainment will be provided by DJ Javi of 104.3 HIT FM and Azucar El Paso. Tickets: $20 at the door. Information: Hospice El Paso
Other Events:
Cool Canyon Nights continues with the Electric Dave Orchestra at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at McKelligon Canyon. Doors open at 6 p.m. with patio music by Daniel Villasenor. Free admission, but seating is limited.
Sneaker Con El Paso is from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Judson F. Williams Convention Center and features stage games, guest appearances, sneaker vendors, apparel and accessories.
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