Parking and Traffic Flow information for “Ride the Train with Santa” event
On Saturday, December 10, 2022, Santa is planning a visit in the Sedalia area. The “Ride the Train with Santa” event promises to be a lot of fun for kids of all ages. Participation in this our inaugural year has exceeded our expectations and we’re excited about the large group riding the train from Warrensburg to Sedalia on that day! Participants will be arriving at the Sedalia Amtrak Station on the #318 Missouri River Runner at approximately 10:27 a.m.
In light of the number of attendees and because of a forecast for seasonally, cool and rainy weather, businesses within the Lamy Building at 108 W. Pacific have graciously invited Santa, Mrs. Claus and their helper elf to bring the party inside their beautiful lobby area. Santa will visit with children until 12:30 p.m.
The first map below shows the City parking lots available around the Amtrak Depot, plus the Lamy Building has graciously invited participants to park in their west parking lot that is accessible from W. Jefferson Street. We ask that you not park directly in front of the Lamy Building on W. Pacific Street as that area will be busy with children and adults crossing the street and vehicles arriving to pick-up train riders (if you park there, be prepared to stay for a while and enjoy the excitement).
Additionally, the red arrows on the map indicate the suggested flow of traffic for those electing to drive by to pick up their train riders from the Amtrak station. The arrowed route shows vehicles arriving from W. Main St. and taking William T. Morris Ave. (formerly, N. Moniteau Ave.) north to W. Pacific St., then turning east on W. Pacific St. to arrive just north of the Amtrak Station. This traffic pattern will assist in keeping traffic flowing as freely as possible in the area around the depot. Once you have picked up your riders, you will then be able to proceed east to N. Ohio Ave., where you may turn either north or south to continue your travels or to locate a parking lot.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 in Downtown Sedalia. We ask everyone in the area on Saturday to be especially watchful for pedestrians as many youngsters will be joining in the festivities.
Planning on riding with Santa on the train from Warrensburg? We’ve also included a second map from the City of Warrensburg for parking availability around their depot at 100 S. Holden Street.
