Celebrate the centennial of Route 66 in Springfield! The Mother Road celebrates 100 years and Springfield will be host to special events throughout the year!
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- March 14th St Patrick's Day Parade
- March 26th DSI Annual Dinner
- April 11th Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon
- May 1st Fabulous "Finnish" - Illinois Symphony Orchestra
- May 8th Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity
- May 21st-24th 64th Annual International Carillon Festival
- June 4th - August 5th History Comes Alive
- June 6th Route 66 5K
- June 6th Invitation Only Centennial Immersive Cultural Celebration & Charity Sneak Peek Event with Marathons Across America
- June 15th-19th 2026 Juneteenth Celebrations
- June 20th 2026 Great Race Kick Off
- June 22nd-28th Memorial Health Championship
- June 27th Paint the Street
- July 4th America 250 Fourth of July Celebrations
- August 13th-23rd Illinois State Fair
- September 4th-6th Springfield Mile
- September 19th Capital City Century
- September 25th-27th International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
- October 8th-11th Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference
- November 11th 100th Anniversary Celebration