The annual holiday lighting of the 457 Cannonball is Saturday, December 1 at 5 P.M. in conjunction with the annual collection of "A Case or a Can" food drive for the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank, which begins at 3 P.M.- 6PM. Please be generous folks and make someone's holiday a bit brighter, just as we try to do with holiday lighting and carols at the 457 Cannonball in East Park, Mason City, IA.

The illuminated steam locomotive marks the festive spirit of the season as folks from far and wide come to see and photograph the engine. Please feel free to post your photos and videos to your favorite social media, perhaps marking the post with #Friendsofthe457 or #457Cannonball or #VisitMasonCity.

The lights are on each night through New Year Day. Drive up close, roll down your windows and enjoy the continuous Christmas Carols.