Take part in the National Route 66 Centennial Kick-Off. It's the official start of the historic highway's  100th Anniversary.

These Centennial Caravans offer a Calvacade of once-in-century road trip opportunities across Route 66. 

Join AAA - the Official Centennial Sponsor of the Route 66 Road Fest - for this premier Route 66 Centennial event! 

Route 66: The Main Street of America, premiering as a cross-country, moving celebration down Historic Route 66.

"The Untold Story of Women on the Mother Road” documentary series explores women overcoming gender discrimination and segregation on the Mother Road.

Ride along on the “Travels with Darley” TV show. It's an 8-state, 8-episode
adventure through Route 66's past and present.

Artist and designer Craig Winslow magically brings faded Route 66 ghost signs "back to life" in a fitting Centennial celebration of the road's rich & colorful past.

An exhibit comprising 66 unique and individual 24” x 24” fiber art pieces

Embark on a cosmic journey along historic Route 66’s centennial with an immersive 360-degree dome experience in Springfield, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Santa Monica, California.

"Travel Native America" a mobile application connecting travelers with unique American Indian Route 66 destinations.

Detroit Auto Show: Route 66 Centennial Exhibition featuring vintage cars melding the spirit of the cross-country drive with an immersive experience at the Auto Show itself!

The Great American Road Trip launched its first stop in Spetember 2025. Learn more about how you can participate with this journey.

Join the 100th birthday celebration of Route 66 with authors, historians, researchers, and advocates sharing their stories and expertise.

The S&H Green Stamps Route 66 Centennial Celebration Project is designed to support Route 66 businesses and attractions with support for nonprofit causes across Route 66.

Google Arts & Culture and over 20 organizations present an unparalleled project highlighting this iconic American roadway

A national education and media initiative created by the All-American Boys Chorus to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Route 66

Fusing Golf with the timeless alure of Route 66, for an unforgettable adventure for golfers, travelers, and families!

An epic and inspiring ride down the Mother Road by veteran bikers who will share the adventure on Youtube

Learn about this
non-competitive, invitation-led Centennial Rallye on Route 66

Running from Chicago to Los Angeles on Route 66 during its centennial for the benefit of those affected by ALS

A StoryMap series that explores the evolution of Route 66 through a lens of maps & place-based data.

Drive an accurate digital representation of the legendary Route 66 -- from Chicago to Santa Monica!

This culturally diverse event features an array of activities designed to evoke the experience of living and traveling through New Mexico.

Bringing together American history, modern military service, and brand storytelling with a Route 66 journey from Chicago to LA Fleet week.

Both Route 66 and Bosch wiper blades turn 100 this year, prompting a 2,400-mile Bosch “Innovation” caravan on the Mother Road!

This project documents and maps sites related to Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ history on the United States’ most iconic highway.

An “Electric Duo”
2400 mile EV road trip to celebrate 100 years of Route 66

US Collegiate Solar Car Challenge from Minneapolis to Amarillo in part on Route 66  

Stops every 100 miles along Route 66 to perform  meaningful acts of kindness for locals, small businesses, and travelers

The Bunion Derby commemorates a 1928 footrace in which runners raced the unpaved roads of Route 66, just two years after it was created, for a $25,000 prize.

Follow a modern electric vehicle journey across the historic Mother Road.

National Geographic Meets Where's Waldo With a Message of Connection  

Another great Rooute 66 Centennial Project will be presented here shortly. 
Happy Birthday Route 66!