El Paso shines bright: Here's a map of the city's best holiday light displays in 2023
Christmas lights are one of the many joys of the season. They light up your home and neighborhood, spreading cheer far and wide. Maybe you’ve even spent an evening in the car driving around with your little ones, looking for the best displays.
El Pasoans are ready to see festive lights around the city, and to help you plan, here is a holiday lights guide to assist you along the way. Enjoy!
San Jacinto Plaza and Winterfest
Where: 114 W. Mills Ave.
When: Nightly
San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso is a great place to get holiday photos amid the lit-up displays. You can also rent Spin scooters to enjoy a ride around the Downtown area.
The plaza will be covered with lights, oversized decorations and a 55-foot holiday tree.
WinterFest features a real outdoor ice-skating rink in the convention center plaza. The rink will feature family-friendly programming, themed ice events and live entertainment.
Fred Loya Lights on the Lake at Ascarate Park
Where: 6900 Delta Drive
When: Nightly through Jan. 6
El Pasoans are invited to the enchanting 2023 Holiday Lights on the Lake Light show at Ascarate Park at 6900 Delta Drive. The light show is courtesy of the Fred Loya Partners L.P. and the El Paso County Parks & Recreation Department.
The light show is animated from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday to Sunday through Dec. 25. The holiday lights shine brightly from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday until Jan. 6.
Eastridge neighborhood lights
Where: Three entrances to the neighborhood: McRae Boulevard at Cartway Lane, Deby Lewis Drive at Glemmway Place; this is right behind Eastwood High School and Wedgewood at Fenway drives.
When: Nightly
The Eastridge neighborhood in East El Paso is a beautiful way to enjoy the holiday spirit. Peak times are weekends, usually from 6:30 to 9 p.m. There is typically a vendor selling light-up toys to enhance the activity for kids. During the week, there is less traffic.
If you want to walk, park on Deby Lewis Drive and stroll through the neighborhood.
If you see cars driving down the middle of the street with their lights flashing or on, they probably live in the area and are trying to get home. Please give them the space.
Magic of Lights
Where: Camp Cohen Water Park, 9700 Gateway Blvd.
When: Nightly
If you haven't been to the Magic of Lights event, check it out at Camp Cohen Water Park, 9700 Gateway Blvd N. Shows are daily starting at 5:30 p.m. through Dec. 31. Tickets are per vehicle, starting at $17 for regular vehicles and $40 for party buses, excluding fees, available at http://tickets.magicoflights.com/elpaso.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Find the best Christmas lights in El Paso: Ascarate Park and beyond
