Scherr Legate Celebration of Lights & Parade kicks off 2019 El Paso WinterFest

EL PASO, Texas -- The start of El Paso's WinterFest took place Saturday evening with the San Jacinto Plaza Holiday Tree lighting ceremony followed by the 22nd edition of the Scherr Legate Celebration of Lights Parade downtown, drawing an estimated crowd of 60,000 people.

(Editor's note: You can learn about the history of the city's living Christmas tree by clicking here.)

Watch the parade and tree lighting (again)

If you missed the parade and tree-lighting festivities - or just want to see it again - click the play button on the video player at the top of this article.

Other WinterFest events

WinterFest will continue until Jan. 5 with other events including free holiday movies at the Plaza Theater. Find out more by visiting the official WinterFest website.