The Ice Rink at Winterfest Downtown Returns for the Holidays!
The Rink at WinterFest, presented by Destination El Paso and GECU, returns to the El Paso Convention Center Plaza on November 21, 2026, bringing real ice skating, themed experiences and holiday fun to Downtown El Paso. The beloved tradition is a centerpiece of the six-week WinterFest celebration, bringing families, friends and visitors together to enjoy holiday lights, seasonal food and drinks, special events and holiday festivities throughout Downtown. Guests can also reserve one of The Rink’s private chalets, offering a dedicated space to gather with family, friends and co-workers while enjoying the sights. The Chalet reservations are ideal for holiday parties, and groups that want to enjoy the season together.
THE RINK AT WINTERFEST PRESENTED BY DESTINATION EL PASO AND GECU
Opening Day: Saturday, Novemberr 21, 2026
Closing Day: Sunday, January 3, 2027
Location: El Paso Convention Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza
Apply glue dots to the white side of the right boot. (see video for placement). The right boot, as opposed to the left one, is the boot with the letters FR on it.
Ten glue dots are needed per side.
If desired, you can substitute the glue dots with double-sided tape.
Make sure the film is removed from the glue dots after applying them to the boot.
Take both strips and begin folding the flaps inward towards the unprinted side.
Match the tabs on the long strip to the letters on the boot.
Begin with FR on the long strip to match FR on the boot.
Make sure both corners are lined up before adhering the tab to the boot.
Insert the smaller strip into the longer strip (on the heel of the boot).
Insert Tab J into Tab A.
Work your way around and match all the tabs with the corresponding letter on the boot.
Add glue dots to the remaining boot side, as shown in the video.
Make sure the film is removed from the glue dots.
Match the letters on the boot to the corresponding tab, working your way around the boot.
Press down on the boot's glue points one more time to ensure a good seal.
Gently squeeze the shaft of the boot to give it some volume.