The CPKC Holiday Train is rolling into Baton Rouge and Gonzales on December 2nd!
Get ready for a magical evening filled with music, lights, and community spirit. The 2025 CPKC Holiday Train will travel across the U.S. from November 19 through December 21, stopping in 7 cities across Louisiana to raise money, food, and awareness for local food banks.
Enjoy a free concert from professional musicians performing right from the train’s festive stage and help support families in need by bringing a monetary or heart-healthy food donation.
2025 CPKC Holiday Train in Baton Rouge
Since its inaugural journey in 1999, the CPKC Holiday Train has raised more than $26 million and collected approximately 5.4 million pounds of food for community food banks in Canada and the U.S.
Since its inception in 1999, the CPKC Holiday Train has raised more than $22.5 million and more than 5 million pounds of food for community food banks across North America.
Holiday Express will visit Baton Rouge and Gonzales on December 2nd
Baton RougeÂ
Time: 4:30 PM
GonzalesÂ
Location: CPKC railway tracks between Felix Avenue & East Ascension Street,
Gonzales, Louisiana
Time: 6:30 PM
What to expect at the CPKC Holiday Train event:
- The train arrives and pulls to a safe stop in front of the crowd.
- The stage door lowers and the band opens with its first song, followed by a brief presentation with local food bank officials and other dignitaries on stage.
- Once the presentation is done, the band resumes the show with a mix of traditional and modern holiday-themed songs and popular original songs.
- After the final song, the boxcar door closes and the train is on its way to the next stop.
Please ensure that you always keep a safe distance from the train so the Holiday Train can safely continue on its journey.
Full CPKC Holiday Train schedule: https://www.cpkcr.com