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Jul
6
10:00 AM10:00
Jun
22
to Jun 23
PrideFest
Join us for Pridefest 2024 at Ascarate Park!
We will have THREE, yes you read correct, THREE PERFORMANCE STAGES! The DJ and Banda stages will be under a canopy and cooled by swamp coolers for a better festival experience while the main stage will be in the open air under the stars as usual. There will be food trucks, a vendor square with over 40 local vendors , a community park where our local non profits can give info anout their orgs, and an ultra fun zone sponsored my L&F Distributors!
Jun
21
1:00 PM13:00
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Bring the family out to Chapoteo Park this Friday at 8:30 PM for a special outdoor screening of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe"!
Doors open at 1:30 PM, so come early to grab your spot! Plus, don't miss a special appearance by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, the brilliant author behind the book that inspired the film!
No outside food or beverages allowed in the park.
Jun
20
6:35 PM18:35
Jun
15
4:00 PM16:00
Jun
8
6:00 PM18:00
Jun
2
3:00 PM15:00
Wig Out Joteria
Dust off those old wigs or get a new one and join El Paso Sun City Pride and Dillinger’s Bar for “Wig Out Joteria”! The one and only Akasha B Couture will be MC’ing our Joteria games for a Sunday Funday of Laughs and Prizes! Winners have the chance to win free tickets to one of our Pride Events! We will also be selling $10 Raffle Tickets for the chance to win a Cabana for 10 at our 2024 Splash party ($500 Value)!! Raffle will be announced at PrideFest 2024 on the L&F Love is Love Stage on June 22, 2024 at 8pm! See you all at Dillingers!!
Jun
1
6:00 PM18:00
Pride Night @ Locomotive
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Tickets are now on sale for “Pride Night with the El Paso Locomotive”!
Tickets are on sale online in our linktree or you can purchase your hard copy ticket from any EPSCP board member! You can also purchase a hard copy ticket at the official locomotive pre game destination EPIC Bar & Nightclub!!
May
31
7:00 PM19:00
Light Up El Paso With Pride
Join El Paso Sun City Pride, the office of Commissioner Iliana Holguin and the El Paso Chamber Foundation to celebrate the “Light Up El Paso With Pride” initiative! We succeeded in raising $10,000 to light our iconic star on the mountain in rainbow colors for the entire month of June! We will be announcing our Grand Marshals for 2024 and recognizing the founding donors that helped make history!
Seating at the event is invitation only but there will be plenty of standing room to witness the lighting of the star ribbon cutting. We will see you at DeadBeach Brewery, 3200 Durango Ave, El Paso, Texas 79905.
Jul
1
5:30 PM17:30
Light Up El Paso With Pride
The El Paso Chamber, The Office of Commissioner Holguin and El Paso Sun City Pride have started their first ever grass root campaign to Light El Paso Up with PRIDE! On June first we will be light the El Paso Star in rainbow. To do so, we need $10,000. Will you help light this beacon of hope for all facing the horrors of all the LGBTQIA hate legislation being passed by our State!
Jul
1
10:00 AM10:00
Splash 2023
***Event is from 10:00AM until 9:00PM***
The Largest Pool Party in El Paso.
Get ready to enjoy all the water rides & slides, cookouts & cocktails, fun in the sun and dancing the night with all you friends in the newly remodeled Jungle Park that is exclusive to Pride guests only. Don’t forget, once the park closes for all the other guests, Pride Guests only, have access to extended hours to keep the party going for two more hours in the Jungle Park and let the Largest Wave Pool Party begins!
This event is always a crowd favorite; so make plans today to officially kick off your 17th Annual EP Sun City Pridefest Celebration Month at SPLASH 2023!
New for 2023, get your own private CABANA through EPSCP!! Cabanas do include unlimited non alcoholic beverages and a cabana server. Fits up to 10 people! Cabanas are limited so don’t miss out!
Admission includes: Private Area | Extended Hours | After Party Access
TICKETS $50
CABANAS $500
Jun
24
to Jun 25
Born This Way PrideFest 2023
EP SUN CITY PRIDEFEST 2023 "Born This Way"
Join us for the debut of the 18th Annual El Paso Sun City PrideFest at Main Room Events Center at 301 S Ochoa on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 3pm to 12am.
The indoor and outdoor stages will have headlining performances, showcasing local & regional talent including Djs, Drag Shows, Live Bands, and much more!
In addition, a variety of Food, Merchandise & Non-profit Vendors will be available for tasty meals, shopping, and informational materials.
For the best entertainment experience, this will be an indoor-outdoor event and bringing you two main stages for your viewing enjoyment!
The VIP area is bigger than ever with an expanded capacity of 150 tickets with two VIP sections! One indoor section where you'll be anle to enjoy the DJ dance party with bottle service (space is limited), to our outdoor private air conditioned 20x20 tent and lounge area right next to the main stage!
If you're ready for all the extras, our VIP package includes:• Catered Food 8-10pm• Drink Specials• Private Lounge Area• Private Bar Service• Relaxation Station• Meet & Greet Access• Unlimited Non-alcoholic beverages
TICKET DETAILS:
• Age 12-20 GA $30 @ door • Age 21+ $25 @ the door • 21+ LIMITED VIP $150
Gates at 2PM - HAPPY PRIDE EL PASO!
Jun
10
10:00 AM10:00
18th Annual EPSCP Pride Parade
Join us as we celebrate our 18th annual Pride Parade on June 10, 2023. Step off will be at 10 am following the map below.
Join us after the parade at Houston Park for our family friendly post parade picnic! We will have free music, food, non alcoholic drinks and drag performances! Pop up canopies are allowed as long as they are not staked into the ground. ABSOLUTELY NO FREELANCE VENDORS ALLOWED!
May
31
5:30 PM17:30
2023 Grand Marshal Reception
Come help us celebrate our 2023 Grand Marshals on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. These amazing individuals help pave the way for our LGBTQIA+ Community in every way they can. Now it is time to recognize those actions. Come celebrate them with us!
May
28
to May 29
EPSCP Pride Month Kick Off Party
NAOMI SMALLS - LIVE at EPIC - OFFICIAL PRIDE KICK OFF PARTY - MAY 28
•• Save the Date El Paso for Naomi Smalls the #1 RuPaul Supermodel! She will be performing live at EPIC Bar and Nightclub for the Official El Paso Sun City Pride Kick-Off Party this Memorial Sunday, May 28 alongside your favorite Sun City Divas.
•• Naomi Smalls starring role in RuPaul's Drag RaceSeason 8, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars4, and Rupauls Drag Race LiveLas Vegas gives the world insight into Naomi’s hard work and determination to perpetually outdo herself - SO GET READY EL PASO!
•• $10 at the Door. No Reservations. Limited Stage Seating. Early Arrival HIGHLY Encouraged. 21+ Welcome
May
27
to May 28
2023 Mr and Miss EPSCP Grand Pageant
Come and support all those competing for the first ever Mr an Miss El Paso Sun City Pride GRAND title at the Dillinger’s Bar Saturday May 27th starting at 10pm! Performances by the birthday girl Jaidah Simona, the seamstress to the stars DIVA Luna De Santi and Dillinger’s very own Akasha B Couture!
May
25
to May 26
2023 Mr and Miss EPSCP Pagaent
Come out and support our contestants as they compete for the title of Mr and Miss El Paso Sun City Pride!
A big thank you to our sponsors at Epic Bar and Nightclub who are sponsoring the crowns, sashes and prize money for the two winners! See you all there!
May
22
to Jun 20
2023 Scholarship Application Acceptance
The 2023 Scholarship Application is LIVE!
INTRODUCTION:
Sun City Pride sponsors scholarships for 3-5 El Paso Students each year pursuing higher
education from community college to medical school. Scholarships are based on an application
that helps demonstrate each student's dedication to the LGBT community as well as their goals
in helping the community at large. Over the years, this program has grown along with El Paso's
rich education market. We have been thrilled to support students form a wide range of careers
including the arts, engineering and medicine.
SODDEXO has been our consistent corporate sponsor. It is with their help that we can
provide so many students with this opportunity. We hope that as Pride grows, we will be able
to continue to bring financial support to those most deserving to continue to raise our
community up and help LGBT students thrive. The application process opens May of each year
and closes June 20, 2023.
ELIGIBILITY:
1. A student currently attending an accredited college, university or technical school in El
Paso/Las Cruces OR a new high school graduate that is accepted to an El Paso/Las Cruces
college, university or technical school for the coming academic year.
2. Intent to enroll as a full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) 3.
Self-identified member of the LGBTQIA+ community with a record of involvement in the
LGBTQIA+ community as well.
4. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in high school or college courses
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
Current members of the EPSCP board and their immediate family may not apply.
Current employees of ADP and their immediate family may not apply.
PROMOTION:
Sun City Pride’s Scholarship program is one of the six flagship activities featured on the
initial landing site of our homepage (www.suncitypride.org). Monthly, this site generates over
3,000 page views with over 1,000 unique visitors. We know that 28% of these visits are
generated through Facebook which is why we promote the scholarship through Facebook
announcements weekly starting in February and running through April up until the scholarship
deadline.
Digital media is currently the leading news source for high school, college and graduate
level students. Consequentially, Instagram and Twitter are also used to reach our target
demographic. Aside from digital promotion, flyers are produced and distributed on campuses,
at coffee shops and within bars in Pride Square. Much of our campus work is done in direct
coordination with GSA’s and individuals school pride groups (e.g. UTEP’s Rainbow Minor
Initiative, TTUHSC’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Global Health)
Once recipients are selected, they are announced and honored during out OUT AT THE
PARK event with the Chihuahua’s Baseball Team as well as on stage during PrideFest. These in
person announcements are accompanied by digital releases through our social media platforms
and website.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications are due June 20 each season to allow time for screening for completeness.
Those applications which are complete are reviewed by the Community Outreach and
Mobilization board members. These members oversee selecting a panel for applicant review.
Scoring metrics are to be determined by the board members and provided to each member of
the scholarship committee in advance so that this process will be uniform. If logistically
possible, the selection committee will complete 15-20 minute interviews with each candidate
to evaluate their work, passion and fit for the scholarship program.
FUNDRAISING:
Multiple events are completed each year to ensure funds are raised for scholarship.
While the specific event titles range, all events completed at the Don Haskins Center where
EPSCP aids in running the bars help generate funds used directly for scholarship. (e.g.
GunsNRoses Concert, Monster Truck Rally, etc.) It is through this hard work and labor that the
board itself directly helps to support our community. Our sponsorship packet also includes the
option for a direct donation to the scholarship fund. This can be seen at
www.suncitypride.org
May
20
10:00 AM10:00
Made This Way Pride Market
Come out for our second annual Pride Market at Ardovinos Desert Crossing! This is one of our many family friendly events where you will enjoy dunking surprise guests, watch a drag show while enjoying a fabulous meal, shop from our vendors who are allies to the LGBTQIA Community or community members themselves and much much more!
Sponsored by the Borderland Rainbow Center, we will also be showcasing a Drag Queen Story Hour between the drag show on the patio from 10am-11am & 12pm-1pm!
May
19
7:00 PM19:00
Queer Youth Prom
El Paso Sun City Pride and The Borderland Rainbow Center present the 2023 Queer Youth Prom! This is a free event for young adults ages 12-18 who identify in the LGBTQIA+ Community.
The event will be chaperoned by adults and have armed security present to protect all attendees. A free appetizer buffet, candy table, non alcoholic beverages, photo booth, live DJ and drag performance will be provided.
Attendees will also nominate and vote on a royalty court to represent them in the 2023 EPSCP PRIDE parade held on June 10, 2023 @ 10am.
Unfortunately, tickets are limited to 100 attendees at a first come first serve basis. ONE TICKET PER EMAIL ADDRESS. We do ask attendees to try to bring canned non-perishable goods to be donated to thw Borderland Rainbow Center Food Pantry (not required).
Apr
9
9:00 AM09:00
Easter Basket Distribution
Easter Baskets collected during our month long drive will be distributed beginning at 9 AM until they run out. It will be a drive thru distribution so please stay in your vehicle. See you there!
Apr
7
to Apr 8
15th Annual El Paso Sun City Pride Easter Basket Closeout
Come out and close out our 15th Annual Easter Basket Drive at Epic Bar and Nightclub
$5 at the door from 10pm-12am
Entertainment to be announced
Help us reach our 500 basket goal to pass out at Memorial Park from 9am until baskets run out on Easter Sunday! Help El Paso Sun City Pride put a smile on a child’s face again this Easter.
Apr
1
to Apr 2
Mr & Miss Trans El Paso Sun City Pride
The gorgeous Candis Cayne will be at Touch Bar El Paso for the first ever Mr & Miss Trans El Paso Sun City Pride! Come out and support a momentous night of pageantry as we crown our first ever Mr & Miss Trans El Paso Sun City Pride! Let’s fight the Trans hate and come out and support! What an important time to have this title and make a difference!
Mar
12
to Apr 8
Easter Basket Drive
We will be collecting Easter Baskets at our five drop off locations:
Touch Bar El Paso, 11395 James Watt Dr, El Paso, Texas 79936
Epic Bar and Nightclub, 510 N Stanton St, El Paso, Texas 79901
The Briar Patch, 508 N Stanton St, El Paso, Texas 79901
The Borderland Rainbow Center, 2714 Wyoming Ave, El Paso, Texas 79903
Lee Wrangler Clearance Center, 7051 S Desert Blvd, El Paso, Texas 79924
Mar
12
2:00 PM14:00
EPSCP Sponsorship Mixer
Come one come all!
If you are interested in being part of this 2023-2024 Pride season by sponsoring our organization, come out on March 12, 2023 and meet our board! Let us share what we have planned for our Pride Events which not only help fund this year’s $25,000 EPSCP Scholarship Goal, but other endeavors we are attempting to make for the future!
We can only grow and make a difference with your help! And if you are not able to make that financial contribution, come and join our sponsorship committee tasked to find those sponsors who can’t make the event. We look forward to meeting you!
Mar
12
2:00 PM14:00
2023 EPSCP Sponsorship Mixer Easter Basket Drive Kickoff
Come one come all!
If you are interested in being part of this 2023-2024 Pride season by sponsoring our organization, come out on March 12, 2023 and meet our board! Let us share what we have planned for our Pride Events which not only help fund this year’s $25,000 EPSCP Scholarship Goal, but other endeavors we are attempting to make for the future!
We can only grow and make a difference with your help! And if you are not able to make that financial contribution, come and join our sponsorship committee tasked to find those sponsors who can’t make the event. We look forward to meeting you!
Jul
3
10:00 AM10:00
Splash Party 2022
***Event is from 10:00AM until 9:00PM***
The Largest Pool Party in El Paso.
Get ready to enjoy all the water rides & slides, cookouts & cocktails, fun in the sun and dancing the night with all you friends in the newly remodeled Jungle Park that is exclusive to Pride guests only. Don’t forget, once the park closes for all the other guests, Pride Guests only, have access to extended hours to keep the party going for two more hours in the Jungle Park and let the Largest Wave Pool Party begins!
This event is always a crowd favorite; so make plans today to officially kick off your 16th Annual EP Sun City Pridefest Celebration Month at SPLASH 2022!
Admission includes: Private Area | Extended Hours | After Party Access
$45 Online | $50 at the Gate
Tickets are non refundable. Please ensure you can attend event as even in the event of cancellation, all ticket sales are final.
Jun
30
6:35 PM18:35
Out At The Park: Chihuahuas Pride Night
Join El Paso Sun City Pride for a night at Southwest University Park as the El Paso Chihuahuas take on the Round Rock Express on Thursday, June 30 at 6:35pm! Join us for Pride Night as we celebrate El Paso's LGBTQ+ community!
- All $18 tickets purchased through this offer will be seated together in Section 120-122 (orange on map)
- A portion of each ticket purchased through this offer will benefit the Pride Scholarship winners
- Limited-edition Chihuahuas-themed Pride hats are on sale for $15 each through this link with the additional purchase of an accompanying El Paso Sun City Pride fundraising ticket
Tickets and hats are based on availability. Purchased hats will be available for pick up at the El Paso Chihuahuas promotions booth at Southwest University Park on the night of the game.
Game Highlights
- 5:30pm Gates Open I 6:35pm First Pitch
- Thrifty Thursday presented by Speaking Rock Entertainment Center*
*$2 12oz rotating canned beer, 12oz domestic draft beer, 12oz margarita, hot dog, 16oz Pepsi soft drink, small popcorn available until 2.5 hours after gates open
Jun
18
to Jun 19
2022 PrideFest "Show Me Your Disco" Edition
EP SUN CITY PRIDEFEST 2022
Join us for the debut of the 16th Annual El Paso Sun City PrideFest at Main Room Events Center at 301 S Ochoa on Saturday, June 18, 2022, from 3pm to 12am.
EPSCP is bringing you back to the days of The Old Plantation days where you can “Show Us Your Disco”. The indoor and outdoor stages will have headlining performances, showcasing local & regional talent including Djs, Drag Shows, Live Bands, and much more!
In addition, a variety of Food, Merchandise & Non-profit Vendors will be available for tasty meals, shopping, and informational materials.
For the best entertainment experience, this will be an indoor-outdoor event and bringing you two main stages for your viewing enjoyment!
The VIP area is bigger than ever with an expanded capacity of 150 tickets!
If you're ready for all the extras, our VIP package includes:
• Catered Food 8-10pm
• Drink Specials
• Private Lounge Area
• Private Bar Service
• Relaxation Station
• Meet & Greet Access
• Unlimited Non-alcoholic beverages
TICKET DETAILS:
• Age 10+ GA • $25 early bird online • $30 @ the door
• 21+ LIMITED VIP • $150 online • $150 @ the door
Gates at 3pm - HAPPY PRIDE EL PASO!
Jun
11
9:00 AM09:00
Grow With Us Farmer’s Market
Hello Vendors, this year the Farmers' Market at Ardovino's Desert Crossing is proud to partnership with El Paso Sun City Pride to bring you; GROW WITH US! A groovy all inclusive FAMILY Farmers' Market. This special family friendly farmers market is an official event during Pridefest here in the borderland on Saturday, June 11 8AM to 1PM.
The theme of this years Pridefest is SHOW ME YOUR DISCO and we will be continuing that theme at this special market. DJ Bassment Hero will be on-hand spinning all our fave disco vinyl's. There will be live Drag Queen performances by some of El Paso's top talent. People can also purchase tickets to dunk me (among others) at our Dunk Tank with all proceeds going to the El Paso Sun City Pride Scholarship Fund. We will have a full outdoor bar and great eats and more being served from the Coffeestream.
