September El Paso Streetcar Events

It looks like the city has found a way to get people to want to ride the trolley.

A combination of free rides and one-of-a-kind programming on Streetcar 1511 has piqued interest and has people jumping onboard.

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It’s no secret the streetcar's return attracted a much lower ridership than city council and Sun Metro officials envisioned. After it was rolled out to much fanfare during Winterfest in 2018, ridership quickly declined.

Often times trolleys ran empty or with just a handful of riders during the week, but people weren’t exactly clamoring for a slow ride on weekends, either.

But free rides and various monthly programming on Streetcar 1511 has people hopping aboard the El Paso Streetcar. In September you can ride the rails and learn about historical locations, listen to and discover local musicians, and celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Friday, September 16: Viernes de Mariachi

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Celebrate Mexican Independence Day (Diez y Seis de Septiembre) with a free musical performance from Mariachi Alegre. Boarding starts at 6 p.m. at the Convention Center Stop. Event is hosted on Streetcar 1511

Saturday, September 17: Read & Ride

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, this Read & Ride will feature children's picture books of inspirational and prominent Hispanic figures. Boarding starts at 10 a.m. at the Convention Center Stop. RSVP is required.

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September 17 at 6 p.m.: Fiesta de las Luces

Hop on the Streetcar to Fiesta de las Luces with a free performance from Joana Bernal from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Boarding starts at the Convention Center stop. Event hosted on Streetcar 1511.

Thursday, September 22 at 6 p.m.: El Paso County Historical Society Tour

Learn about historical locations along the route with Fred Evans from the El Paso County Historical Society. Boarding starts at the Convention Center stop. Event hosted on Streetcar 1511.