SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – The Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission will host the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration in Springfield from April 30 through May 3.
The celebration takes place at a variety of venues around the city, including Park Central East at Jefferson, Great Southern Bank Arena, Historic Commercial Street from Robberson to Benton, Historic Walnut Street from John Q. Hammons Parkway to National, Hotel Vandivort, and the Shrine Mosque.
A two-hour parade will take place on Route 66 from Glenstone to Campbell from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 1.
Road closures
Road closures are minimal but will be as follows:…