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2026 Route 66 Centennial Events in Springfield IL

March 14, 2026 - November 11, 2026
Various Days and Times

Springfield Illinois
Various Locations
217-789-2360

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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 with appearance & Meet and Greet with Dean Karnazes
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

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