Memorial Day Weekend Events

abc-7’s jamie warren breaks down the festivities. she joins us live, jamie evan and josie. whether you’re downtown or on the outskirts of el paso —there is sure to be something to enjoy this memorial day weekend: :54-1:00 sot “it was our first time ever seeing the balloons” “lots to do lots to see families at the el paso balloon festival in north east el paso enjoyed the food, games, petting zoo and of course the hot air balloons. “this is the killer right here” but onl four balloons launched sunday morning due to heavy winds and thorns in the field that punctured some of the canopies. this is the first year the balloon glow is being held at bowen ranch. city council approved the change of location despite some safety concerns by el paso electric of nearby powerlines another big event this weekend– neon desert. thousands flocked to the 2 day music festival every year which features about 50 bands from across the country. “it was a great time, both days “i’m excited to leave with hype, woo!” standup “bi crowds mean big business for bars next door” “some of the artist that come in we’ve had new customers and it’s just great for the city” “it’d be great location as we evolve downtown and these festivals come in they bring a huge crowd” neon desert ends tonight. but if you want to see the balloon launch, the balloon festival continues tomorrow morning at 5 am. organizers suggest showing up early so you don’t miss it. jamie thank you. taking another live look at el paso from our abc-7 mountain cam. …to stormtrack weather. stormtracker dan martinez is in the weatherlab with