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Chamizal National Memorial
Fees & Reservations

SPECIAL USE PERMITS

Chamizal Theatre
Booking requests are taken twice a year: the forms available the first of April are for January through June of the following calendar year. These forms must be returned prior to June 15 and confirmations sent in July. Forms will be made available the first of October for dates during July through December of the following year and must be returned by December 15 and confirmations sent in February. All forms must be returned by mail and include a non-refundable $50.00 processing fee and a justification statement explaining how the proposed event corresponds to the Memorial’s mission.

Upon selection, an additional $50.00 will be charged for the Special Use Permit and a refundable $200.00 cost recovery deposit. Booking requests will not be considered at any time other than the two booking periods. Booking forms may be obtained at the Memorial or downloaded here during the booking periods.

Picnic or Grounds (for groups of 50 or more)
Fees: $25.00

Details:
Visitors picnic and play on the grounds. Groups of 50 or more must obtain a special use permit at least two weeks in advance of their arrival date. Cost: $25.00 application fee. Education Fee Waivers are available; please contact the Memorial for more information.

Rio Grande cemented riverbed - view from Juarez  

Did You Know?
4.1 miles of the riverbed between El Paso and Ciudad Juarez were cemented as part of the Chamizal Convention of 1963. Before the treaty, torrential spring rainfall would cause the Rio Grande to turn into a wild and unforgiving river, causing loss of life and property.
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Last Updated: April 02, 2007 at 10:06 EST