Putting the finishing touches on a chandellier in what will serve as the Polar Express Gift Shop are (from left) Gerry Stanford, Roddell Barr and Charlie Dettor.
Three tents on the upper side of the square will serve as gift shop, will call, and staging area.
Food trucks are expected to be nearby to help handle an expected extra need for food services.
The Panolian photo by Rupert Howell