Music Under the Stars

Depending on the weather and who's playing (or your personal preference, I suppose) Music Under the Stars is a nice way to spend a relaxing Sunday at the park. It is a popular concert series, but I was surprised to find out it's been going on for 31 years, it's a true El Paso tradition!The shows start Sundays at 7pm at the Chamizal Memorial Park and they bring performers from different genres, so there's a bit of something for everyone. I stopped by for a mariachi concert that a friend invited me to, and I had a fun time, I've always liked mariachi and the band, Son de Mexico, was quite good and they were singing all the classics.It's really less about the performer than it is about enjoying a day at the park with your friends or family, the music just complements the chatting, eating, and hanging out. I recommend getting there at least half an hour before the concert to find good parking and a good spot to sit, though the park is big enough to where it doesn't feel uncomfortably crowded. Also, don't forget to bring a lawn chair, like I did. If you don't bring your own picnic there are food and drink trucks set up, and there's quite a few of them, there's even a beer cart. Good times.