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Visit Springfield Unveils Leland Building Plaque Recognizing Location of Horseshoe Sandwich Creation
Leland Building 527 E Capitol Ave, Springfield, IL, United StatesVisit Springfield is set to unveil a commemorative plaque recognizing the historic Leland Building at the corner of 6th Street and Capitol Avenue in Springfield as the place where the original Springfield Horseshoe Sandwich was created. In partnership with the Illinois Commerce Commission, the agency that currently occupies the historic building, a plaque telling of…
2024 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe 22nd Annual Route 66 Mother Road Festival is September 27-29, 2024. The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for another year, rolling into historic downtown Springfield in September. Admission is FREE for spectators. The show is locally managed by Greg “Coop” and Sue Cooper,…
Echoes of Yesteryear: A Walk through Oak Ridge Cemetery
Oak Ridge Cemetery 1441 Monument Ave., Springfield, IL, United States“Echoes of Yesteryear: A Walk through Oak Ridge Cemetery” will be held from Noon – 3:30 p.m. Sunday, September 29. (The last tour begins at 3:00 p.m.). The free walking tour is sponsored by the Sangamon County Historical Society in cooperation with Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Avenue, Springfield. Seven actors dressed in period costumes…
7th Annual Downtown Springfield Halloween Parade
Historic Downtown Springfield 117 S 7th Street, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe Parent Place is hosting its 7th Annual Halloween Parade on October 26th in Downtown Springfield on 5th and 6th Streets. Families will line the street as floats, children and other special Halloween guests parade the streets! Watch for festive floats and entries in this lighted evening parade! The Route is Jefferson to 5th St.,…
Springfield Area Arts Council Annual First Night Springfield
Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe Springfield Area Arts Council (SAAC) celebrates its annual First Night Springfield on New Year's Eve in downtown Springfield. This family-friendly, celebration of the arts features talented local and regional artists & performers across multiple stages at multiple venues. There is a free admission children's stage and activity area from 1 pm-4 pm. All other…