Springfield is set to the be host city for the centennial celebration honoring Route 66 and plans are already being made to make the city more appealing to the many visitors expected in April 2026.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - The city of Springfield, Missouri, has been selected as the host city for the national kickoff of America’s Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026. The ...

The 100th anniversary of the iconic U.S. Route 66 is less than a year away. Springfield, which was selected as the host city for the international celebration, has been busy preparing for the event ...

Springfield, Missouri, has been selected to host the kickoff event for the Route 66 centennial celebration. The event will take place April 30, 2026, and feature a concert, car show and other ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield 66 Project is inviting local artists to help celebrate 100 years of Route 66 with their centennial sculpture series. The series will feature 66 blank ...