North Pole Express
Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum 1919 9th St, Calera“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!
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“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!
‘Tis the season to be jolly! Get your tickets and bring the whole family to celebrate the holiday together with a 30-minute daytime ride on the seasonally decorated Calera & Shelby train; visit Santa for a festive photo opportunity on the Museum grounds; board the narrow-gauge steam train for a quick trip down Candy Cane Lane on the Shelby & Southern Railroad; and enjoy all the activities on the museum grounds. It’s all included with your Christmas Experience tickets!
Through the dark night, the North Pole Express makes its way by starlight to the top of the world. On the way, you'll listen to a whimsical Christmas story, sing your favorite holiday carols, and watch out the windows for the bright lights of the North Pole to appear. Departure times are 5:00, 6:30, and 8:00 pm.
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Join us in the city of Pelham for their annual Christmas parade! Celebrate the magic of the season on December 9th as you watch beautiful floats parade the streets of Pelham. You don't want to miss the 2023 Pelham Christmas Parade!