The long holiday weekend almost demands that you have a few cold ones but, don't get behind the wheel afterwards.

A "DWI Surge" by the El Paso Police Department begins tonight. According to the EPPD:

The El Paso Police Department’s DWI Task Force will conduct a DWI Surge over the Memorial Day weekend. Additional officers will assist DWI Task Force Officers in identifying and arresting impaired drivers on El Paso roads. This DWI Surge will begin at 8 p.m., Friday and operate through Monday at 4 a.m.

The El Paso Balloon Festival is this weekend as are Rock On The Water and Wet 'N Wild Waterworld's Chucofest. These are each 3-day events with lots to see and do, plenty of rides and attractions and we don't want you to miss a bit of them laid up in the hospital or sitting in jail!

If you're partying, either designate a driver or call for a free taxi ride home. That number is (915) 212-7777.

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