# Jingle Bells Trolley for Christmas in Excelsior

> Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Fri, Nov 27 (+1 more date) · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Where: Excelsior Streetcar Line (Water Street platform), 337 Water Street, Excelsior, MN 55331
- Ages: All ages; 3 and under free
- Price: $4 fare; children 3 and under free
- Organizer: Minnesota Streetcar Museum
- Official page: https://trolleyride.org/special-events/excelsior/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

The Excelsior streetcar runs during Christmas in Excelsior over Thanksgiving weekend with carols, treats and postcards to Santa. Board at the Water Street platform next to the Excelsior Library.

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