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Upcoming Events in El Paso: Super Bowl Predictions and Black History Month Celebrations

El Paso Matters•Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM•El Paso Matters Staff

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El Paso is gearing up for a series of cultural and civic events, including a unique Super Bowl prediction by Hodari, the African lion at the El Paso Zoo, on February 7. The zoo will host this public event where Hodari will choose between piñatas representing the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, streamed live on Facebook. Additionally, Black History Month events will feature a speaker series at the Downtown Visitor Center and a community tour highlighting significant Black figures in El Paso's history. The El Paso Black Hall of Fame will also hold its second annual induction ceremony on February 7, 2026, honoring 15 individuals for their contributions to the community. Residents are encouraged to participate in these enriching activities that celebrate local culture and history.

Key Details: • Super Bowl prediction event on February 7 at 3:30 p.m. at El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano Drive. • Black History Month speaker series on February 8 from 2-4 p.m. at Downtown Visitor Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza. • Free community tour on February 7 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. starting at McCall Neighborhood Center, 3231 Wyoming Ave. • El Paso Black Hall of Fame induction ceremony on February 7, 2026, at Starlight Event Center, 6650 Continental Drive, tickets $100. • El Paso Museum of Art reopening on February 14 at 10 a.m. at 1 Arts Festival Plaza, free entry.

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El Paso Museum of ArtEl Paso Community FoundationMcCall Neighborhood CenterEl Paso ZooStarlight Event CenterEl Paso Black Hall of FameMcCall Neighborhood CenterJonathan P. KillingsHodariMichael EP DavisDowntown Visitor CenterEastside Central Coalition

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