TULSA, Okla. – Route 66 officially turns 100 today, and Tulsa is celebrating with a day packed with events honoring the Mother Road’s legacy in Oklahoma and across the country.
The festivities begin with breakfast at VFW Post 577 from 7 to 8 a.m., followed by the Veterans Day Parade through downtown Tulsa at 11 a.m. From 1 to 5 p.m., visitors can take part in the Centennial Crawl, exploring eight downtown attractions offering free admission, including the Woody Guthrie Center, Bob Dylan Center, and Greenwood Rising.
The celebration shifts to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa Street Party from 3 to 6:30 p.m. near OKPOP and Cain’s Ballroom. Live entertainment includes performances by Tulsa brass band King Cabbage beginning at 3:30 p.m., while the official Centennial Moment recognizing Route 66’s 100th birthday takes place at 5 p.m.
Free screenings of the documentary Crossroads of America run throughout the day at The Canopy Tulsa, with showings scheduled from noon through 6 p.m. Meanwhile, OKPOP hosts a special Route 66 VIP event from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The day concludes with live music, including a free Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys concert at Guthrie Green from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and a sold-out Wilderado performance at Cain’s Ballroom from 7 to 9 p.m., closing out Tulsa’s celebration of Route 66’s centennial.
You can see the full rundown of events and a map here.
