A Christmas lighted train engine will again highlight Luverne’s 2022 community holiday plans, which kick off with fireworks Nov. 27 in Luverne City Park where individuals, businesses and organizations have been decorating lighted displays.
Ellis and Eastern Railroad will transport Santa and Mrs. Claus through several communities on Sunday, starting in Rushmore at 11:30 a.m. with stops in Adrian and Magnolia before ending in Luverne.
The jolly couple will meet families and pose for photos at the Omaha Depot on Freeman Street from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
At 6 the city park will open to let cars into the park to watch fireworks, which will begin at 7 p.m. The first 300 children to enter the park will each receive a gift.
A fireworks display will begin at 7 p.m. and the grand park lighting will be at 7:30.
Luverne Chamber Director Jane Wildung Lanphere encourages people and families to experience the holiday tradition.
“We have so many individuals, organizations and businesses that have stepped up to the plate to make this special event possible by sponsoring the fireworks, decorating the park and putting together gifts for children,” she said.
“Luverne is a great community where everyone pitches in to make magical things like this happen.”
More information is on the Chamber website or by calling 507-283-4061.