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Nominate Your Route 66 Grand Marshal
Route 66 is turning 100! On the weekend of June 6, 2026 and June 7, 2026, every Route 66 community in McLean County (Bloomington, Normal, Lexington, Towanda, McLean, Funks Grove/Shirley, and Chenoa) will host a celebration with their own local flair.
Each municipality will have a Route 66 Grand Marshal, a local ambassador who embodies the friendly, adventurous, and community-driven spirit of Route 66.
They’ll help host their town’s event, share their Route 66 pride, and represent their hometown during the Centennial Celebration Weekend.
Stay tuned for the official announcement of Grand Marshals, and get the opportunity to meet them on Red Carpet Corridor Weekend, May 2-3!