The Holiday Train Minnesota is a festive and charitable event organized by the Canadian Pacific Railway. It’s an annual tradition where a specially decorated train travels through various communities to spread holiday cheer and raise money for local food banks. The train is decked out in thousands of colorful LED lights and features live musical performances by well-known artists.
In Minnesota, the Holiday Train typically makes multiple stops, and these locations vary from year to year. Some of the past stops in Minnesota have included cities like Minneapolis, St. Paul, and several smaller towns along the railway route. The specific stops and schedule can change, so it’s a good idea to check the official Canadian Pacific website or local news for the most up-to-date information.
Is the CP holiday train free?
The Holiday Train is a wonderful family event for so many reasons:
Get into the Holiday Spirit-
The train’s festive decorations and live music performances create a magical holiday atmosphere, making it a memorable experience for both kids and adults.
Community Involvement-
The event promotes community engagement and solidarity. It often serves as a fundraiser for local food banks, encouraging attendees to bring donations to support those in need during the holiday season.
Live Holiday Music-
Renowned artists and bands perform on the train, entertaining the crowd with holiday tunes. It’s a unique opportunity for families to enjoy live music in a cozy, outdoor setting.
Family Time
Attending the Holiday Train is an excellent way for families to spend quality time together. It’s a chance to bond, take photos, and create lasting memories.
Accessibility-
The train makes stops in various towns and cities, making it accessible to people across Minnesota, so families from different regions can easily participate.
Free Family Friendly Fun Event-
The event is usually free, so families can enjoy the festivities without breaking the bank.
The Holiday Train is a heartwarming, community-focused, and family-friendly tradition that brings the joy of the holiday season to Minnesota and many other places along its route. This year, the performers making stops in Minnesota are Country artists Tenille Townes and Breland and Dallas Smith and MacKenzie Porter!
Where does the holiday train stop in Minnesota?
FULL Canadian Pacific Holiday Train 2023 Schedule in Minnesota
December 6th:
Rochester at 1pm, performance starts at 1:15pm at 1605 Civic Center Drive NW
Owatonna at 3:40pm performance starts at 3:45pm at 1145 Park Drive at the railway crossing (near Owatonna Bus Company)
Waseca at 5:15pm performance starts at 5:30pm at 308 South State Street and HWY 13
Janesville 7:00pm performance starts at 7:15pm at 235 Front Street at Veteran’s Memorial Park (between Main Street and Craig Street)
December 7th:
Austin at 5:00pm with the performance at 5:15pm at 550 11th Street NE
December 8th:
La Crescent at 7:15pm with the performance at 7:30pm at The Commadore Food and Spirit parking lot, 215 South Chestnut Street
December 9th:
Winona at 3:30pm with the performance at 3:45pm at Amtrak Station, 65 East Mark Street
Wabasha at 5:30pm with the performance at 5:45pm at Gambie Avenue railway crossing by Bruegger Park
Hastings at 8:00pm with the performance at 8:15pm at CPKC Depot, 500 East Second Street
December 10th:
Cottage Grove at 5:00pm with the performance at 5:15pm at South Seiben Bridge, 7064 W Point Douglas Road
St. Paul at 6:45pm with the performance at 7:00pm at St. Paul Union Depot, 214 E 4th Street
December 11th:
Golden Valley at 4:45pm with the performance at 5:00pm at Railway Crossing at Golden Hills Drive
St. Louis Park at 6:00pm with the performance at 6:15pm at Railway crossing at the intersection of W. Lake Street and Library Lane
Minneapolis at 8:00pm with the performance at 8:15pm at Lions Park on 37th Avenue between 37th Avenue and Stinson Blvd
December 13th:
Loretto at 4:15pm with the performance at 4:30pm at Hennepin County Road 19 railway crossing
Buffalo at 5:45pm with the performance at 6:00pm at 5th Street NE railway crossing
Annandale at 7:15pm with the performance at 7:30pm at West side of Downtown Park over the Harris Street West railway crossing
Eden Valley at 8:55pm with the performance at 9:00pm at State Street railway crossing (State HWY 22)
December 14th:
Glenwood at 10:15am with the performance also start at 10:15am at CPKC station, 20-15th Street NE
Alexandria at 11:30am with the performance at 11:45am at 8th Avenue E railway crossing adjacent to Hubbard Feed Mill at 8th and Nokomis
Detroit Lakes at 2:30pm with the performance at 2:45pm at Holmes Street railway crossing near Holmes Community Center (826 Summit)
Mahnomen at 4:20pm with the performance also at 4:20pm at West of U.S. 59 and South of E Washington Avenue
Plummer at 6:00pm with the performance at 6:15pm at Main railway crossing on Central Avenue
Thief River Falls at 7:30pm with the performance at 7:45pm at North of City Hall, 405 3rd Street East
December 15th:
Elbow Lake at 4:15pm with the performance at 4:30pm at U.S. State Hwy 59 railway crossing
