Celebration aims to bring 200,000 people for Route 66 Centennial
(TULSA, Okla.) – As if the Centennial year of the Mother Road in The Capital of Route 66® wasn’t big enough, the celebration will now be record-breaking.
The Tulsa Route 66 Commission has announced “Tulsa’s Route 66 Capital Cruise: World-Record Classic Car Centennial Parade,” set for May 30, 2026, along Tulsa’s stretch of Route66. With a goal of more than 3,000 entrants, the Capital Cruise aims to set a world record, verified by an internationally acclaimed record-keeping organization.
“In Tulsa, we don’t do anything halfway—especially when it comes to honoring and recognizing our history,” said Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols. “The Route 66 Capital Cruise will be an important celebration for our community, and I want to thank the Tulsa Route 66 Commission, the City of Tulsa, Visit Tulsa, and so many local organizations for their hard work as we prepare for 2026 with an event worthy of our title as The Capital of Route 66®.”
Details are still being finalized, but with an aim of more than 200,000 spectators along the Cruise route, it will be a day no one will ever forget.
“The Tulsa Route 66 Commission works to make sure the Mother Road isn’t just remembered but celebrated, and there won’t be a bigger birthday party in the country for the Route’s Centennial year than here in The Capital of Route 66®,” said Josh Stout, Chair of the Tulsa Route 66 Commission. “Tulsa’s Route 66 Capital Cruise will be a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration.”
Tulsa’s Route 66 Capital Cruise will be the crown jewel of Route 66’s Centennial year. The Route is already the main topic of interest by far for walk-ins at the Visitors Center: Powered by Visit Tulsa, with nearly 400 specifically mentioning Route 66 as the reason for their visit in fiscal year 2024/25, and that number is only expected to rise in 2026.
“With more miles of Route 66 than any other state, Oklahoma proudly embraces the road’s place in our history, and that includes Tulsa’s standing as its Capital,” said Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell. “The Tulsa Route 66 Capital Cruise will bring thousands of visitors to the city, generating major economic impact. Oklahoma is the perfect location to host the official Route 66 birthday party, and Tulsa’s Capital Cruise will be an important part of that celebration.”
For more information on the parade, how to be involved, or to enter a car in the Cruise, visit capitalofroute66.com.
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About the Tulsa Route 66 Commission
The Commission will support and assist all ongoing efforts locally and statewide with both public and private entities involved in Route 66 matters. Members will also create and help implement specific strategies and plans to encourage economic development and promotion for Route 66. To learn more, visit https://www.facebook.com/Tulsa66Commission/.
About Visit Tulsa
Visit Tulsa’s mission is to attract leisure travel visitors and groups to Tulsa and the surrounding area. By highlighting northeast Oklahoma’s unique offerings, Visit Tulsa helps bring 9.7 million visitors and $1.4 billion in economic impact annually (2022, per Tourism Economics). Visit Tulsa provides everything a tourist needs to plan and maximize their trip, including attractions, events, dining, and places to stay. For more information, visit visittulsa.com.
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