Detroit, October 15, 2025
News Summary
The CPKC Holiday Train will spread holiday cheer across metro Detroit on November 22, with festivities, fundraising, and local community support activities. Key areas like Allen Park, Taylor, Romulus, and Milan will be included in the schedule running from November 19 to December 21. While there will be no entertainment stops in Michigan this year, the event promotes food security and encourages contributions to local food banks.
Detroit – The CPKC Holiday Train will brighten the holidays in metro Detroit as it rolls through various communities on November 22, 2023. This year, the train will cross the Detroit River into southwest Detroit in the evening, bringing festivities and fundraising opportunities to local residents.
The CPKC Holiday Train will travel through several key areas including Allen Park, Taylor, Romulus, and Milan, as part of its holiday schedule, which runs from November 19 to December 21. Notably, spectators are encouraged to keep a safe distance and remain at least 50 feet away from the train tracks.
On November 22, the train is expected to make a brief stop in Windsor from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. before continuing its journey to the suburbs of Chicago the following day. Although there will be no entertainment stops in Michigan this year, the CPKC Holiday Train’s website lists scheduled stops and featured artists.
The Carbon Athletic Club (CAC) will play a significant role in this year’s events, hosting its 10th annual holiday train watch party as a community fundraiser. This event has successfully sold over 1,000 tickets, setting a record for attendance. Activities at the CAC event include food vendors, live music, carnival games, and various options for hot food and drinks, including hot dogs, chili, donuts, hot chocolate, and whiskey.
Hundreds of excited spectators lined the streets of Corktown on November 21 to catch a glimpse of the train, which passed through approximately 9:30 p.m.. The train, adorned with vibrant lights and playing festive music, is a symbol of holiday cheer and community spirit.
The CPKC Holiday Train has been on a mission since its inception in 1999, aimed at addressing food insecurity. To date, it has raised over $24.3 million and collected around 5.3 million pounds of food for local communities. At each train stop, local food banks receive generous donations from Canadian Pacific, and attendees are encouraged to contribute both monetary and food donations.
The upcoming holiday train season will see the CPKC Holiday Train visiting a total of 167 communities across the United States, including several towns in southern Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, until it concludes its journey on December 20. The event not only lights up local traditions but also brings together communities in the spirit of giving during the holiday season.
With the continued success of the CPKC Holiday Train, and events like the one hosted by the CAC, the movement against food insecurity gains strength. As residents come together to share in the experience, they also make impactful contributions to help those in need.
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Additional Resources
- WXYZ: CPKC Holiday Train to Pass Through Metro Detroit
- CBS News: CPKC Holiday Train Announces 2025 Tour Routes
- Detroit Free Press: Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Rolls Through Detroit
- Detroit News: Canadian Pacific Holiday Train in Detroit
- Wikipedia: Holiday Train
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