The 35-foot-tall "Kicks 66" illuminated sculpture near the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City was dedicated on Thursday. The artwork, designed by Cameron Eagle, pays tribute to Bobby Troup's iconic song “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66" and Route 66's centennial this year. Eagle also designed the “Welcome to Luther” neon sign along Route … Continue reading “Kicks 66” sculpture dedicated near National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City
Category: Events
Route 66 Centennial Drone Show to light downtown Joliet’s new City Square
Downtown Joliet, Illinois, will host a Route 66 Centennial Drone Show on Friday as part of the statewide commemoration of Route 66's centennial. Produced by Sky Elements Drone Shows in partnership with the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Commission and the Illinois Office of Tourism, the display will feature 400 drones lighting up the night sky with Route 66 animations and Joliet imagery. … Continue reading Route 66 Centennial Drone Show to light downtown Joliet’s new City Square
Grand opening of McClanahan Park in Chandler set for July 4, will include 66 Man superhero statue
The City of Chandler, Oklahoma, announced it will hold a grand opening on July 4 for McClanahan Park -- including a 30-foot-tall statue of the 66 Man comic book superhero created by resident and Route 66 artist Jerry McClanahan. The city stated on Facebook: The grand opening will take place from 7–9 p.m. and will … Continue reading Grand opening of McClanahan Park in Chandler set for July 4, will include 66 Man superhero statue
Relighting ceremony held for Munger Moss Motel’s neon sign
The City of Lebanon, Missouri, held a relighting ceremony on June 1 for its restored neon sign once owned by the Munger Moss Motel. June 1 was the anniversary that longtime owners Bob and Ramona Lehman, both now deceased, purchased the Route 66 property in 1971. About 100 people attended the ceremony 55 years later. … Continue reading Relighting ceremony held for Munger Moss Motel’s neon sign
Organizers to issue refunds for all who registered for Route 66 Capital Cruise
Tulsa Route 66 Commission and Tulsa Regional Tourism announced they would issue base refunds for all those who registered for the Route 66 Capital Cruise after hundreds were unable to participate in the parade. Refunds will be issued even to those who were in the parade. The refund checks will be mailed, and most participants will … Continue reading Organizers to issue refunds for all who registered for Route 66 Capital Cruise
Solar car event named an Official Route 66 Centennial Project
The Innovators Educational Foundation’s 2026 Electrek American Solar Challenge has been designated a Route 66 Centennial Project. The 2026 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix and the Electrek American Solar Challenge will bring together collegiate teams from across the United States and the world to design, build and compete with their solar-powered vehicles in one of the … Continue reading Solar car event named an Official Route 66 Centennial Project
Jim Ross and Shellee Graham to present “Route 66: The First 100 Years” as part of Centennial Speaker Series
Authors Jim Ross and Shellee Graham will present "Route 66: The First 100 Years" on June 9 as part of the monthly Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series. The free livestreamed seminar will be at 2 p.m. Eastern and 11 a.m. Pacific time. Free registration is here. A synopsis of the presentation: Route 66 conjures images … Continue reading Jim Ross and Shellee Graham to present “Route 66: The First 100 Years” as part of Centennial Speaker Series
Meteor Crater’s new floor tour offers visitors a chance to walk in the path of astronauts
Meteor Crater in eastern Arizona is offering a new way to experience the massive landmark. According to the latest edition of the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona newsletter, visitors can follow the path taken by training U.S. astronauts to the bottom of the crater. Every Saturday morning, guided hikes will follow the route taken … Continue reading Meteor Crater’s new floor tour offers visitors a chance to walk in the path of astronauts
Big Texan 72-ounce steak dinner challenge goes on the road this month
GoRoute66.com, the Official Route 66 Centennial Caravan and Big Texan Steak Ranch have partnered to celebrate Route 66's centennial, including bringing the Big Texan 72-ounce steak dinner challenge to 20 cities along the highway. The core of the project is a 20-day caravan tour from the Santa Monica Pier to Chicago's Navy Pier, traveling down … Continue reading Big Texan 72-ounce steak dinner challenge goes on the road this month
Hundreds attend grand opening of Blue Whale Visitor Center in Catoosa
As if the Tulsa area wasn't busy enough Saturday with the Route 66 Capital Cruise, the Blue Whale Visitor Center in nearby Catoosa. Oklahoma, held its grand opening after months of construction on the Route 66 landmark. The day at the Blue Whale included a 5K run that drew an estimated 500 runners, vendor markets, … Continue reading Hundreds attend grand opening of Blue Whale Visitor Center in Catoosa