EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Downtown El Paso will once again celebrate the music, culture and legacy of Selena Quintanilla next weekend as the Selena & Salsa Market returns to Union Plaza.<\/p>\n
The free, family-friendly event is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature live entertainment, local vendors, food and community activities.<\/p>\n
Organized by the Downtown Management District<\/a>, the annual celebration will include more than 40 market and food vendors, performances by Jezzika Sax, a Selena look-alike contest and a salsa tasting competition where attendees can vote for their favorite salsa.<\/p>\n \u201cSelena\u2019s music continues to bring generations together, and this event is a celebration of that lasting impact through music, food, culture, and community,\u201d Brenda Sanchez, the Downtown Management District\u2019s event coordinator, said in a statement.<\/p>\n The Downtown Management District is partnering with La Nube STEAM Discovery Center and the Mexican American Cultural Center for the event.<\/p>\n Festivities will begin ahead of the main event with the MACC Selena & Salsa Pre-Party on Friday, May 29, offering an additional opportunity for the community to celebrate Selena\u2019s influence on music and culture.<\/p>\n The event is open to the public at no cost.<\/p>\n RECOMMENDED: Gerardo Ortiz to bring ‘El Ejemplar Tour’ to El Paso in June<\/a><\/p>\n