Third Saturday: Electric Railway Parade
Date: Saturday, February 21
Time: Museum Open 9:00AM-5:00pm, Programming 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Southern California Railway Museum
Experience a one-of-a-kind celebration of electric rail history at our Third Saturday: Electric Railway Parade! This special event brings the Museum’s extensive electric railway collection to life with a rare showcase of operating passenger and maintenance cars traveling around the Loop Line.
Watch these historic cars parade by, learn about their roles throughout Southern California’s transit past, and enjoy unique photo opportunities you won’t find on a typical museum day.
Alongside the parade, guests can enjoy all the hands-on activities and exhibits that make our First and Third Saturday events fun for the whole family.
Event Highlights:
Electric Railway Parade: A rare chance to see multiple historic electric passenger and maintenance cars in motion
Open Exhibits: Explore historic collections across the museum
Lawn Games & Scavenger Hunts
Makers Station: Hands-on creativity for all ages
Join us for a vibrant, living history experience celebrating the electric railways that shaped Southern California.
First and Third Saturday programming features free admission, access to open exhibits, and activities; valid ride tickets are required for all locomotive and trolley operations.
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