A new neon sign that once touted a wedding chapel in Las Vegas was altered and re-erected along Route 66 in Kingman, Arizona, with three weddings recently held underneath after a lighting ceremony. Here's a video from the lighting and wedding ceremonies that were held on the evening of Feb. 9: The Kingman Visitors Center … Continue reading Former Vegas wedding chapel sign christened in Kingman with three weddings
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Illinois announces seven grants for projects along Route 66
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity this week announced seven awards, totaling $3.3 million, through the Route 66 Grant Program. This funding is intended to boost local tourism and attract visitors to Route 66, leading up to the 100th anniversary of the highway in 2026, according to a … Continue reading Illinois announces seven grants for projects along Route 66
European Route 66 Festival resumes later this year after a six-year hiatus
The European Route 66 Festival will resume late this summer in Prague, Czech Republic, after a six-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival will be from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 on exhibition grounds in the Czech capital. Zdenek Jurasek of the Czech Route 66 Association recently announced the resumption of the festival. … Continue reading European Route 66 Festival resumes later this year after a six-year hiatus
Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa marks its centennial with announcement of special shows
The iconic Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa will celebrate its 100th year with several big shows throughout 2024, including a tour-opening concert of Alison Krauss and Robert Plant in June. A news conference earlier this week announced the Krauss-Plant show on June 2, along with Tulsa hometown heroes Hanson in December and Jason Isbell and the … Continue reading Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa marks its centennial with announcement of special shows
Celebration set for April 14 for the opening of new Chain of Rocks Park in St. Louis
The Great Rivers Greenway a few days ago announced an April 14 celebration for the new Chain of Rocks Park at the west end of the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge in St. Louis. The free event from 2 to 4 p.m. will include music, food, fun and community activities. The park is at 10820 … Continue reading Celebration set for April 14 for the opening of new Chain of Rocks Park in St. Louis
Lucky couples can get married on Route 66 in Kingman this February
The vintage Cupid’s Wedding Chapel neon sign from Las Vegas will be transformed into the newest roadside landmark in Kingman, Arizona, in February. The sign will be 200 feet west of the famous Route 66 drive-through shield, directly across Route 66 from Dunton Motors Dream Machines in downtown Kingman. And Kingman is offering chances to get married … Continue reading Lucky couples can get married on Route 66 in Kingman this February
Organization aims to promote small towns along Route 66 in mid-Oklahoma
The new MidPoint Corridor Route 66 Association, with the blessing of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, is seeking to tout about a dozen small towns along Route 66 in between Tulsa and Oklahoma City before the highway's centennial in 2026. The Oklahoman newspaper a few days ago published a front-page story about the new association, … Continue reading Organization aims to promote small towns along Route 66 in mid-Oklahoma
Route 66 will figure prominently in Illinois Tourism’s Rose Parade float
Illinois Tourism has entered another float in the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on New Year's Day, and Route 66 figures prominently in the design. According to a news release: To reflect the Rose Parade’s theme, “Celebrating a World of Music,” Enjoy Illinois will spotlight the state’s music history along Route 66 with its … Continue reading Route 66 will figure prominently in Illinois Tourism’s Rose Parade float
First Buc-ee’s store along Route 66 corridor opens in Springfield, Missouri
The first Buc-ee's mega-convenience store along the Route 66 corridor opened Monday on the northeast side of Springfield, Missouri. The Springfield Buc-ee's sits just north of Interstate 44 and Old Route 66, off Exit 84. Here's a report from OzarksFirst.com on the opening day: Here's a video report from opening day: https://youtu.be/Bxw3dprUsN8?si=ZRvkhgJHF4AY8h1x When we call … Continue reading First Buc-ee’s store along Route 66 corridor opens in Springfield, Missouri
Three named to Laclede County Route 66 Wall of Fame’s latest class
Three individuals will be inducted into the Laclede County Route 66 Wall of Fame during a ceremony next month. The Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society announced the third set of inductees last week. The ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Jan. 27 at the Cowan Civic Center in Lebanon, Missouri, during the society's … Continue reading Three named to Laclede County Route 66 Wall of Fame’s latest class