The CPKC Holiday Train is rolling back into Muscatine this holiday season, bringing dazzling lights, live music and a chance to help local families in need.
The train is scheduled to arrive at Riverside Park at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24. International recording artists MAGIC! and Montana-born singer-songwriter MARIS will perform a free outdoor concert from 7:45 to 8:15 p.m.
Now in its 28th year, the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train travels across North America each holiday season to raise money and collect food for local food banks. Since the program began in 1999, it has raised more than $28.3 million and collected more than 5.6 million pounds of food for communities across Canada and the United States.
The event combines holiday entertainment with an opportunity to make a difference close to home. Attendees are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item or make a monetary donation. In Muscatine, all donations will benefit The Salvation Army, with every dollar and food item collected staying in the community.
“Our railroaders take great pride in bringing the Holiday Train through hundreds of communities across our network to support people facing food insecurity,” said Keith Creel, CPKC president and CEO.
The brightly decorated train features 14 illuminated railcars. Once it safely stops, a stage built into one of the railcars opens for the concert. Performances are interspersed with a brief presentation highlighting the impact of donations to local food banks before the train continues to its next stop.
For many Muscatine residents, the Holiday Train has become a seasonal tradition, drawing families, friends and visitors downtown to enjoy the lights, music and community spirit.
What to Know Before You Go
Railway safety: Visitors should remain at least 50 feet from the tracks at all times. Never stand on the tracks or railway ballast to take photos or videos, and keep a safe distance from the locomotive and railcars.
Watch for ticket scams: All Holiday Train events are free. Anyone requesting payment for tickets should be considered fraudulent. CPKC will not ask for personal, banking or financial information to attend an event. Check official CPKC communication channels for updates.
Meet the Performers
MAGIC! is an international recording group best known for its hit song “Rude,” which has surpassed 3 billion streams worldwide. The band continues to reach audiences around the globe, with more than 16 million monthly Spotify listeners, and recently released its first holiday single. Learn more at thebandmagic.com.
MARIS is a Los Angeles-based, Montana-born singer-songwriter whose sound blends heartland rock and glam-pop. She has gained attention for her energetic live performances, distinctive songwriting and creative approach to music and social media. Learn more at marisofficial.com.
For the complete Holiday Train schedule and additional details, visit the official CPKC Holiday Train website.
