Holiday Train lights up Windsor, Ont. with music, donations and community spirit

The CPCK Holiday Train makes a stop in Windsor Holiday Train and Smash Mouth made a stop in Windsor on Saturday night, kicking off the Christmas season.

The CPKC Holiday Train rolled into Windsor on Saturday night, drawing a lively crowd of approximately 2,000 people to the CP Rail Yard at Janette and Erie.

Fans bundled up for the annual tradition, taking in performances by rock band Smash Mouth and Canadian rocker JJ Wilde.

Smash Mouth kicked off the show with their hit ‘Can’t Get Enough of You Baby’ before energizing the crowd with the holiday classic ‘I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas.’

Midway through the set, the spirit of giving took centre stage as a cheque for $7,000 was presented to UHC Hub of Opportunities CEO June Muir.

Muir thanked Windsorites for their generosity in helping stock local food banks.

“I want to give a big round of applause to the band,” she told the crowd. “Their singing was amazing and everybody out here that’s come out and brought cans and money. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and CPKC, thank you so much.”

In addition to the cheque, the UHC collected 5,500lbs of food—an impressive boost during a critical time of year.

For many residents, the Holiday Train has become a beloved family outing.

“We have thousands of people who are out here for great entertainment, to give back, but to enjoy the spirit of the season—and that’s what CPKC’s train is all about,” said Windsor mayor Drew Dilkens.