Colder temperatures in the Chicago area serve as a great reminder that the holidays are approaching, and one iconic tradition will be making its return to the Chicago area.
Traveling railroads across North America with a bright light display, live music and Santa Claus himself, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is returning to the Chicago area this year.
Canadian Pacific's Holiday Train will make several stops in Illinois and across the Midwest.
Here's information about each Illinois stop, including where you should go, what time the event will begin and who will be performing:
Nov. 25 - Bensenville
Park adjacent to intersection, Railroad Avenue and S. York Street
Arrival at 6:45 p.m., event from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Local
Performers: Seaforth and Keisza
Nov. 26 - Byron
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Tower Road near High School
Arrival at 11:45 a.m., event from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Performers: Seaforth and Keisza
Nov. 26 - Pingree Grove
Village Hall - Railroad Street and Reinking Road
Arrival at 8:45 a.m., Event from 9 to 9:30 a.m.
Performers: Seaforth and Keisza
Dec. 3 - Gurnee
Viking Middle School - 4460 Old Grand Ave.
Arrival at 5:10 p.m., Event from 5:15 to 5:40 p.m.
Performers: Tenille Townes and Breland
The annual tour, which raises money for food banks across the U.S. and Canada, begins on Nov. 20 in Maine and wraps up in Alberta, Canada on Dec. 19 - just in time for Christmas.
Along with Illinois, the train is also coming to Indiana, Wisconsin and other Midwestern states. Here is the complete schedule.
