Motorists reported issues getting to the parade route that prevented them from participating. Now, drivers will receive refunds on base registration fees.
Tag: Route 66 centennial
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Meet the man who awarded Tulsa its world record during the Route 66 Capital Cruise
He’s responsible for judging contests that tease both human curiosity and our collective fascination for superlatives.
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Tulsa’s Route 66 Capital Cruise smashes Guinness classic car record
Drivers from 42 states, Canada and France participated in the parade as 3,596 classic cars and thousands of paradegoers celebrated Route 66’s centennial.
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How much have Tulsa taxpayers spent on Route 66 projects? City docs show it’s not always clear.
There’s no central place where Tulsa officials have totaled taxpayer money spent on many Route 66 projects. The city is working on a fix — by November.
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Don’t risk the world record. Here are some big FYIs if you’re heading to the Route 66 Capital Cruise.
Centennial celebrations are finally in full swing, but there are a few big things to know before you go — like when you can and can’t cross the street.
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Tulsa poised to break Guinness World Record for classic cars in a parade through Route 66 event
With nearly 4,000 cars registered for the Route 66 Capital Cruise May 30, the city of Tulsa is making sure the centennial celebration is one for the history books.
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100 years of neon: Meet the Tulsa business keeping the Mother Road glowing
Claude Neon Federal Signs opened its doors the same year Route 66 was established. The company has been servicing Mother Road businesses ever since.
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Neon dream: State sprinkles money along Route 66, hopes it seeds growth
The state has given $22 million to cities and towns for 47 projects along Route 66.
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Tulsa’s Route 66 musical road has arrived, with a taxpayer price tag of $110K
Oklahoma leaders say the investment will pay off in attracting private businesses to Route 66, during the centennial and after.
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9 places to celebrate 100 years of Route 66 in the Tulsa metro
Tulsa isn’t called the capital of Route 66 for nothing. From a quirky blue whale to a historic drive-in, here’s where you can bring the family to honor the centennial.
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The map for Tulsa’s Route 66 centennial car parade is set. Here’s how to get involved.
Nearly 2,000 cars have already signed up for the Guinness World Record-attempting parade. But the May 30 event still needs more volunteers.
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From churches to coneys, Route 66 isn’t the only Tulsa landmark celebrating 100 years
1926 was the year when Tulsa began to become the Tulsa we know today. Here are the institutions marking their centennial and looking to the future.