The events that drive portable restroom demand in El Paso run through the year: the Sun Bowl Parade on Thanksgiving Day, the Sun Bowl football game on 31 December, the June rodeo and the late-February marathon. The 2026 dates in the sources have passed, so treat them as the pattern and confirm the next dates.
Key takeaways
- The Sun Bowl Parade runs along Montana Avenue on Thanksgiving Day, from Ochoa Street to Copia Street, starting at 10 am.
- The Sun Bowl football game is played on 31 December at Sun Bowl Stadium on the UTEP campus.
- The rodeo at the El Paso County Coliseum was listed for 19 to 21 June 2026, and the marathon for 22 February 2026.
- Crowd figures in the sources are estimates or single-game counts, and no unit count for any event was sourced.
Which events have sourced dates?
The parade, the Sun Bowl game, the rodeo and the marathon have dates in the sources reviewed. Other events have no sourced dates and are not listed here.
The Chihuahuas season opens in April, and the 2026 home opener week began on 7 April. The team plays 75 home games in 2026, and the 2027 schedule is also 75 home games.
Several other events, including the Plaza Classic Film Festival and the Border Folk Festival, have no dates in the sources, so this guide does not give them.
| Event | When | Where | Sourced detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Bowl Parade | Thanksgiving Day, 10 am start | Montana Avenue, Ochoa Street to Copia Street | 89th parade on 27 November 2025; a UTEP newsletter estimated 200,000 to 300,000 along the route |
| Sun Bowl football game | 31 December | Sun Bowl Stadium, UTEP campus | UTEP lists stadium capacity at 45,971 |
| The rodeo | 19 to 21 June 2026 | El Paso County Coliseum | 250-plus PRCA and WPRA competitors |
| El Paso Marathon | Late February (22 February 2026) | Downtown | Recurring event |
| Chihuahuas home season | From April | Southwest University Park | 75 home games in 2026 |
| UTEP football | Autumn Saturdays | Sun Bowl Stadium | 2025 home crowds of 31,122 and 15,272 in two games |
What do crowd figures mean for an order?
Crowd numbers in the sources are estimates or single-game counts, so an order is sized to the expected crowd rather than to a record.
The UTEP newsletter figure for the parade is an estimate, not a count. Home-game crowds vary, and the 2025 figures are two games, not a season.
Ask the event organiser for the expected crowd for each day, then give that figure to the provider with the count you need.
How does the year fall into seasons for the trade?
Demand runs in seasons: quiet early in the year, a busy spring, heat and monsoon in the middle months, and the football and holiday events at the end.
From January to March, construction carries the work and the marathon is the main event. April to June brings the Chihuahuas season, the science festival, PrideFest, the June rodeo and the first triple-digit heat.
July to September brings heat and monsoon, with fewer large outdoor events. October to December brings UTEP football, the Sun Bowl Parade on Thanksgiving and the game on 31 December.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sun Bowl Parade the same as the Sun Bowl game?
No. The parade runs along Montana Avenue on Thanksgiving Day. The football game is at Sun Bowl Stadium on 31 December.
How many people come to the parade?
A UTEP newsletter estimated 200,000 to 300,000 people along the route for the 2025 parade. That is an estimate, not a count.
Is the rodeo on in 2026?
The sources list 19 to 21 June 2026, which has already passed. Ask the coliseum for the next dates before you plan.
Which events have no sourced dates?
The Plaza Classic Film Festival, the Border Folk Festival, the Southwest International Livestock Show and the El Paso County Fair have no dates in the sources, so they are not listed.
Sources
This guide is general information for El Paso County homeowners, not a substitute for an on-site inspection. Prices are estimates. See our disclaimer.