By KARI BLURTON
Hays Post

ELLIS — The fifth annual Polar Express will pull into the Ellis Railroad Museum Depot from 6:15 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6.

Dena Patee of the Ellis Chamber of Commerce says the fifth annual event, based on the “Polar Express” Christmas book and movie classic, is special for all ages.

“I don’t want to say its a kids event because it is really for kids at heart (too),” Patee said. “We have Christmas lights decorated all around the tracks, and we have different group displays is almost relaxing to just ride the track and look at the beautiful lights. … It’s just a sit and look at the beautiful lights and enjoy the season.”

Some of displays set up throughout the 1-mile mini train track includes the Forest of Misfit Toys, Gingerbread Lane, Penguin Village, Candy Land and Herald Angels.

When the train rides end back at the depot, Frosty the Snowman leads the kids and “kids at heart” to a visit with Santa Claus.

Hot chocolate will be available for the train ride.

Patee said blankets will be provided, but advised bringing a coat, scarf and gloves as the temperatures are expected to be cold.

The Polar Express is a project by the Ellis Recreation Committee, Ellis County Library and the Ellis Chamber of Commerce.

For more information, email Patee at [email protected].