Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.
Lake Springfield Marina 17 Waters Edge Blvd, SpringfieldWeek of Events
Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.
Step aboard Route 66 SUBMERGED, a 45-minute interpretive boat tour on Lake Springfield that reveals a hidden chapter of America’s most iconic highway. Beneath the surface lies a stretch of Springfield’s original Route 66 alignment, submerged when Sugar Creek was dammed in 1933. Guided by local storytellers this immersive journey blends history, nature, and narrative—offering…
“Main Street of America” Route 66 Centennial Caravan
"Main Street of America" Route 66 Centennial Caravan - bringing people together across 2,448 miles of the most famous road in the world. From California to Illinois on the Mother Road! The complete tour is Friday, June 5th, 2026 - Wednesday, June 24th, 2026. The Illinois portion of the caravan is June 23rd & 24th,…
Monday, June 1, 2026
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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June 2, 2026 -Unlock the Benefits of Tree City USA for Your Community
Unlock the Benefits of Tree City USA for Your Community
Join the Trees Forever Illinois team for an insightful webinar about Tree City USA, a free nationwide certification program from the Arbor Day Foundation. In this session, you’ll discover what…
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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Thursday, June 4, 2026
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Friday, June 5, 2026
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June 5, 2026 -Deja Voodoo at Motorheads for Land of Lincoln Pink Warriors Fundraiser!
Deja Voodoo at Motorheads for Land of Lincoln Pink Warriors Fundraiser!
Join in with Deja Voodoo at Motorheads as they help raise money for the Land of Lincoln Pink Warriors! The Land of Lincoln Pink Warriors raises funds to support local…
Saturday, June 6, 2026
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June 6, 2026 -Centennial Route 66 5K
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June 6, 2026 -Illinois Route 66 Heritage Jeep Run: 100 Miles of History
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June 6, 2026 -Cruisin’ Through The Century: Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66 in McLean County
Centennial Route 66 5K
Celebrate 100 Years of America’s Most Iconic Highway at the Centennial Route 66 5K in Springfield, IL Step onto history and lace up for a truly one-of-a-kind race experience at…
Illinois Route 66 Heritage Jeep Run: 100 Miles of History
Calling all Jeep families from Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and beyond… On June 6th, we’re taking over the last 100 miles of historic Route 66 in Illinois for a day…
Cruisin’ Through The Century: Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66 in McLean County
The Cruisin’ Through The Century party weekend brings themed celebrations to each of McLean County’s Route 66 communities over a spectacular two-day event. Dance, play, and celebrate in style as…
Sunday, June 7, 2026
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June 7, 2026 -Cruisin’ Through The Century: Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66 in McLean County
Cruisin’ Through The Century: Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66 in McLean County
The Cruisin’ Through The Century party weekend brings themed celebrations to each of McLean County’s Route 66 communities over a spectacular two-day event. Dance, play, and celebrate in style as…