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Dozens of iconic neon signs are glowing again at Missouri's new Route 66 park

In case you didn’t know already, 2026 is the Centennial year for Route 66. And with this once-in-a-lifetime celebration comes ...
KY3

We the People: Route 66 got its kick from a telegram sent from Springfield, Missouri

A new hot spot on Route 66 is here in the Ozarks. The St. Robert Neon Park relives the many historic signs that made Route 66 famous. KY3's Emily Prichard takes us inside the history of this Route 66 ...
USA Today

Springfield will host national kickoff of Route 66 centennial celebration with concert

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 ...

Route 66 Turns 100: Springfield Kicks Off The Centennial, But Tulsa Goes For A Guinness World Record

As the centennial of Route 66 approaches, communities along the 'Mother Road' are competing to offer a celebration worthy of ...
Springfield News-Leader

USA TODAY readers say Route 66 among best scenic drives. Here's the Springfield connection

Route 66, partially running through Missouri, ranks fifth among America's top 10 scenic drives. Springfield, Missouri, is recognized as the birthplace of Route 66, where the iconic highway received ...
WAND

Mel-O-Cream to create large donut-shaped sign on Route 66

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Mel-O-Cream donuts was recently awarded a Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant to create a unique sign along the historic route. Sangamon Donuts, owner and operator of 5 ...