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International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
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Join us as we celebrate the cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations when the 2021 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival rolls into Springfield’s historic downtown, September 24th – 26th.
Since 2001, over 1,000 vintage cars and 80,000 spectators continue to gather and experience the thrills plus non-stop live entertainment. Watch as thousands parade along Springfield’s legendary Route 66 streets into the downtown area. Be a part of the action and enter your ride into the parade or find your spot amongst the thousands gathered to see an outstretched line of iconic vehicles.
Event Details
Sep 24
to
Sep 26, 2021
5:00pm
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2:00pm
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Address:
1 Old State Capitol Plaza
Springfield IL 62701 - Phone: (317) 236-6515
- Website: Visit Website
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