Events
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Gillespie 100th Anniversary Route 66 Chicken & Beer Dance
Gillespie Civic Center 115 North Macoupin Street, Gillespie, IL, United StatesA milestone in American road history is coming to Gillespie as the town marks Route 66’s 100th anniversary with a Roaring ’20s–themed night of food, music, and dancing. The 100th…
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Chris Vallillo’s Forgottonia at The Eagle Theater in Partnership with The Pontiac Public Library
Eagle Performing Arts Center 319 N Plum St, Pontiac, IL, United StatesThe Pontiac Public Library has received a Creative Projects award from the Illinois Arts Council to bring the new show Forgottonia to the Eagle Center For The Performing Arts in…
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Dedication Ceremony for Historic Route 66 New Starting Point at Navy Pier
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesIn celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the City of Chicago will formally recognize Navy Pier as the starting point of the iconic roadway. “This move symbolizes how…
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28th Annual Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray
Harry Caray’s Tavern at Navy Pier 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesChicago marks a new beginning for an iconic American journey with the official designation of Navy Pier as the new starting point of historic Route 66, commemorating the Mother Road’s 100th anniversary alongside the 28th Annual Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray. The daylong celebration kicks off with a sign dedication ceremony at 10:30 a.m. and…
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Easter Egg Hunt at the Route 66 Flea Market
Historic Route 66 Flea Market 3123 W Chain of Rocks Rd, Granite City, IL, United StatesThere will be an Easter Egg and Scavenger Hunt among our Vendors! Come Shop and Enjoy!
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Event postings are limited to events held in Route 66 communities in Illinois, and are a benefit to members of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway.