El Pasoans invited to 5th annual Lights on the Lake at Ascarate Park this Saturday

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - El Paso County Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the Fifth Annual Lights on the Lake at Ascarate Park. The holiday tradition will light up Ascarate Park on Saturday, November 30th with evening festivities beginning at 4 p.m. and lighting ceremony to take place at 6 p.m.

The FREE event is for the entire family to enjoy. The event will feature a Jingle Bell Jog, lighting ceremony, music, food trucks and entertainment.
Santa Claus will arrive in the park on a boat float and will be available for photos with visitors.

The Jingle Bell Jog will kick off the event at 3 p.m. with registration open to all ages, abilities, and pets; participants can run, walk or stroll in their craziest holiday outfits. The Jog will follow the 1.5-mile path around Ascarate Lake. Participants in the Jingle Bell Jog are encouraged to stay
for the evening activities that follow.

The evening festivities will begin at 4 p.m. with a variety of food trucks, entertainment for the kids and live music. The lighting ceremony begins at 6 p.m. with a welcoming by County officials and flipping of the light switch.
The lights will be lit nightly in the park through early January for the public to continue to enjoy.

Winter park hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., with a $2 park entry fee on Saturday and Sundays.
WHAT: 5th Annual Lights on the Lake
WHEN: Saturday, November 30, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta
For more information on Lights on the Lake call 915-771-2380.