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Route 66 turns 100 with Arizona celebrations

Jessica Boehm

Bronze guitarist statue on a lamppost in front of a brick building with a red mural reading "SLOW ARIZONA." A sign on the pole says "STANDIN ON THE CORNER." Green-framed storefront windows, ivy, and a red vintage truck inside. — Winslow is one of the Route 66 towns celebrating this year. Photo: Ron Buskirk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Route 66 — the "Mother Road" of America that stretches 385.2 miles across Arizona — turns 100 this year.

Why it matters: The big birthday is a great opportunity to reconnect with the iconic remnants of Americana in Flagstaff, Williams, Winslow and beyond.

Get your kicks at these summer celebrations:

🚗 Williams Car Show: About 500 vehicles will line Historic Route 66 in downtown Williams, along with live music, local food and more.

June 5-6

🎂 Flagstaff Route 66 Centennial Celebration: A free family festival with nostalgic reenactments, a classic car show, chalk art and other festivities.

June 6

🏆 Jack Rabbit Trading Post Car Show: The Joseph City stop promises prizes, raffles, food and more.

June 13

🚘 Mother Road Classic Car Show: The Flagstaff event raises money for local charities.

Aug. 15

🎸 Standin' on the Corner Festival: While the Eagles likely won't make an appearance, you'll still get two full days of live music, food and drinks in Winslow.

Sept. 25–26

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