El Paso Street Fest kicks off

The El Paso Street Fest kicks off Saturday night and thousands are expected to flock downtown.

Organizers said they have been prepping for the event all day long. The two-day festival is hosting dozens of bands and a massive car show for everyone to enjoy.

Although a lot of people think Street Fest is a hard rock festival, this year it has five stages of music with a little something for everyone. People who come out can expect to hear some country, some Latin music, electronic music for those who prefer the DJ’s, and of course rock.

The headliner Saturday will be Three Days Grace, and before that, Better than Ezra both of those bands have been chart toppers in the music industry. There’s also going to be a massive car show at the Convention Center. Cars from all over the United States will be coming to show off their chrome

Something new this year, the Street Fest will be serving craft beer. The doors open at six. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the gate per day.