7 Upstate NY towns will get a magical visit from the 2024 Canadian Pacific Holiday Train

Haul out the holly because the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be making its way through Upstate New York for its annual jolly journey to Canada.
Each year, this beautifully illuminated train travels across two historic railways (Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern) spreading holiday cheer and raising donations to help people struggling with food insecurity.
This year, seven Upstate NY towns from the Capital Region to Northern NY will get a special visit from this Christmas train filled with festive light displays and live music shows. The CP Holiday Train will make stops in New York over Nov. 25-26 before crossing the Canadian border.
Once the train pulls into a safe spot in front of the crowd, the stage lowers and a band will open with its first song. This year’s performers include Canadian country group, James Barker Band and soulful star Clerel.
After a brief presentation from local officials, music continues with a mix of traditional and modern holiday-themed songs and popular original songs.
While attending these events are free, CPKC is encouraging every attendee to make a monetary or heart-healthy food donation to ease hunger needs in their community. Local food banks will be accepting donations at each stop to help ensure those in need can access adequate food this holiday season and year-round.
Since its inaugural journey back in 1999, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train has raised over 5.3 million pounds of food and more than $24.3 million for community food banks.
Location: Menand Road railway crossing at Ganser Smith Memorial Park (53 Menand Rd, Menands, NY 12204)
Date: Nov. 25
Time: Train arrives at 3:45 p.m. | Show starts at 4 p.m.
Date: Nov. 25
Time: Train arrives at 5:45 p.m. | Show starts at 6 p.m.
Attendees can park in the lot next to the Canadian Pacific train’s tracks.
Location: Amtrak Station, 26 Station Lane, Saratoga Springs
Date: Nov. 25
Time: Train arrives at 7:15 p.m. | Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Amtrak Station, 70 East St., Fort Edward
Date: Nov. 26
Time: Train arrives at 2:00 p.m. | Show starts at 2:15 p.m.
Location: Amtrak Station, 20 Park Place, Port Henry
Date: Nov. 26
Time: Train arrives at 4:55 p.m. | Show starts at 5:10 p.m.
Location: Amtrak Station, 121 Bridge St., Plattsburgh
Date: Nov. 26
Time: Train arrives at 7:05 p.m. | Show starts at 7:20 p.m.
Location: Railway crossing on Pratt Street at the border of New York and Quebec
Date: Nov. 26
Time: Train arrives at 8:45 p.m. | Show starts at 9 p.m.
You can see the complete U.S. schedule on the CPKC website.