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

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 ...

From a macaroni and cheese festival to iconic rock bands, Springfield has many special events scheduled in 2026.

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 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is coming back to downtown Springfield from August 8-9, and the city is asking for volunteers to help with the festival. Organizers say they need ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Rev up those engines. The Birthplace of Route 66 Parade is set to sweep the streets of downtown Springfield at 6 p.m. Friday, August 8, featuring a procession of vintage automobiles ...

USA TODAY readers have already made their opinions known on many Ozarks attractions: They named Silver Dollar City as America's top theme park for the third year in a row, last year they named Wonders ...

From California to Illinois, enthusiasts will hit the historic highway in 2026 for yearlong events that honor America’s most ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival returns to downtown Springfield on Aug. 8–9, bringing live music, parades, car and motorcycle shows, exhibits, food, ...

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 ...

As Springfield celebrated Independence Day, a group looking to preserve the country's "Mother Road" rolled into town in a silver Airstream trailer with the words "Preserve 66" emblazoned on the side.