State leaders say Oklahoma, home to the longest driveable stretch of Route 66, is planning months of events leading up to a May 30 celebration in OKC.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A restored service station on Route 66 in Hydro, Oklahoma. Route 66 is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026. Photograph by ...

Steinbeck’s description of Dust Bowl migration depicts Route 66 as the symbol of survival for thousands of Oklahoma families.

Oklahoma announced massive, statewide Route 66 centennial celebrations in OKC and Tulsa including concerts, drone shows, and ...

Student journalists producing yearlong Route 66 storytelling highlighting Oklahoma’s history, culture, and community ...

The car show will then be followed by an evening screening of the Pixar film Cars, which is celebrating its 20th year alongside the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

With the 100th anniversary of Route 66 fast approaching in 2026, Oklahoma communities are being called on to help refresh their stretch of the historic highway. Route 66 spans more than 400 miles in ...

On May 30, Oklahoma City's centennial celebration, donned "Kickin' It on Route 66," will host a variety of events, including ...

Route 66 officially turns 100 in November, but centennial events across Oklahoma are being scheduled now.

The Arcadia round barn is one of the top attractions along Route 66 in Oklahoma. Oklahoma’s stretch of Route 66, often called the “Heart of the Mother Road,” is packed with nostalgic charm, quirky ...