Hundreds of El Pasoans gathered in San Jacinto Plaza to ring in the new year at the Second Annual New Year’s Eve celebration, marking a major milestone for the city with the first-ever Star Drop at WinterFest.
The free, family-friendly event brought the community together for a night filled with music, dancing, and hometown pride. From the moment festivities began, the plaza buzzed with energy as attendees of all ages filled the space, counting down to midnight under the lights of downtown El Paso.
It was an honor to serve as the event’s MC for the second year in a row, welcoming the crowd and sharing in a celebration that continues to grow into a new El Paso tradition. The night’s soundtrack was provided by DJ G Cue and Sonora Scandalo, keeping the crowd dancing all the way up to the highly anticipated midnight moment.
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That moment arrived with the debut of the iconic Star Drop, created to reflect El Paso’s identity after community feedback made it clear that a traditional ball drop didn’t quite fit. Instead, the city unveiled a symbol that truly represents the borderland spirit…