Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Monday announced plans for its 100th Anniversary of Historic Route 66 celebration. A weekend of commemorative events, community gatherings, live entertainment, classic cars, and family-friendly fun will take place July 31 through August 2.
The Route 66 Centennial Monument Dedication and Time Capsule Ceremony takes place at 10 a.m. July 31 at the Route 66 Casino Hotel. The ceremony will unveil a permanent monument recognizing the legacy of America’s Mother Road and its effect on the communities it has connected for generations.
“The Route 66 Centennial is more than a celebration of a highway — it’s a celebration of the people, communities, and stories that have defined the American journey for the past 100 years,” a Route 66 Casino Hotel statement said. “The monument and time capsule will serve as a lasting tribute to that legacy and a gift to future generations.”…