If you’re traveling through Joplin, Mo., on Route 66 this weekend, you might see a lot more activity in the air on the west side of town than usual.
From the Joplin Globe:
Members of the Joplin Kite Club are inviting residents to join them as they take to the skies on Saturday and Sunday when they launch Kites Over Route 66.
The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at the Joplin Sports Complex, 3301 W. First St.
The event will include demonstrations of single-line, dual-line, cart and stunt flying. The public is also invited to take part in the festivities by bringing their own kites, test fly some of the professional kites on hand and even make their own kites. […]
The location of the kite-flying is near Schifferdecker Park, which is next to Route 66 on Joplin’s west side. So, even if activities are a few blocks off the Mother Road, it’s reasonable to believe the kites, if they get enough altitude, can be seen from the highway.
The forecast may be a bit iffy, however, with a chance of rain both days and mostly light winds.