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Canadian Pacific’s Holiday Train Brings Festive Spirit to Minnesota

Serena Ryder and The Trews will headline Canadian Pacific's 'Holiday Train at Home' concert in lieu of the train's annual ride through the northern U.S.

Most Decembers, you can see the CP Holiday Train as it visits more than two-dozen Minnesota towns on its annual ride to spread Christmas cheer in exchange for donations to local food banks. Due to the pandemic, this year CP will host a virtual 'Holiday Train at Home' concert to keep spreading the holiday spirit while drawing attention to food security issues even if the train itself will not run. 

Holiday Train at Home Schedule & Lineup 

Canadian Pacific’s Holiday Train Brings Festive Spirit to Minnesota

The live "Holiday Train at Home" concert was streamed live on CP's Facebook page the evening of Saturday, Dec. 12. Serena Ryder and The Trews headlined, with special guests JoJo Mason, Logan Staats and Kelly Prescott filling out the line-up. 

To relive the magic and keep spreading the Christmas cheer, you can view the recording online.


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