SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration is being held right here in Springfield this year, and talent such as John Goodman, Little Big Town and more will be here to celebrate.
On Monday, the Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission announced its full schedule for Route 66’s centennial celebration. The four-day event will be held from April 30 to May 3, 2026.
The celebration begins Thursday, April 30, highlighted by a kickoff concert from 5-11 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena. The concert will be hosted by actor and Missouri State alumnus John Goodman and Springfield City Councilmember Callie Carroll…