SAVE THE DATE! America’s Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026 Kickoff concert featuring A-list entertainment will be held in the Historic Shrine Mosque on April 30, 2026, livestreamed around the world with cut-ins from Route 66 cities across the United States. April 30 is the anniversary of the telegram that was sent in 1926 from Springfield to Washington, D.C. requesting that a new transcontinental road be named Route 66.

DETAILS AS THEY GET PLANNED

Additional festivities in Springfield and across the state of Missouri will be announced at a later date. Visit celebratemo66.com for ongoing updates.