EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 UTEP will kick off the new school year with its annual Minerpalooza celebration Friday, featuring live music, family activities, food and student organization fundraisers.<\/p>\n
The free event is scheduled from 6 to 11:45 p.m. at Centennial Plaza on the UTEP campus.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s lineup will highlight Borderland sounds and Latin-pop performances, according to UTEP. <\/p>\n
El Paso-based cumbia group Frontera Bugalu, Latin-pop artist Darian Amant and the Jezzika Sax Experience are scheduled to perform.<\/p>\n
UTEP said Darian Amant will headline the festival, while student DJ Ruub will also take the stage after winning the university\u2019s first Battle of the DJs competition.<\/p>\n
The event will include Pete\u2019s Playground, a children\u2019s area with family-friendly activities and inflatables. Food will be available for purchase, and a beer and wine garden will be open for attendees 21 and older.<\/p>\n
Minerpalooza also serves as a fundraiser for UTEP student organizations. <\/p>\n
Festivalgoers can buy tickets for games and activities for $1 each, with activities ranging from one to five tickets per play. Tickets may be purchased with cash or credit card.<\/p>\n
Free guest parking will be available in Schuster lots 2, 3 and 4; the Schuster Garage; Sun Bowl lots 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8; and the Sun Bowl Garage. ADA guest parking will be available in the University 3 lot next to the Liberal Arts Building.<\/p>\n
UTEP said Minerpalooza will follow a clear bag policy. <\/p>\n
More information on parking, food and beverage options, activities and performance times is available at https:\/\/www.utep.edu\/minerpalooza\/.<\/a><\/p>\n RECOMMENDED: UTEP professor to lead AI-focused STEM seminar in Kazakhstan in November<\/a><\/p>\n