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
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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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Amid Route 66 anniversary, historians say Black travelers found safety in Greenwood
Route 66 promised access to long-distance travel — and an escape from peril for many Black Americans. But historians say Black motorists needed the help of The Green Book to stay safe.
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Route 66 centennial events arrive in Tulsa this week. Here’s where to celebrate.
Tulsa is celebrating Route 66’s 100th birthday with a classic car parade, expo, tailgate and much more.
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Route 66 car parade doesn’t include east and west Tulsa. They want you to come anyway.
The Route 66 Capital Cruise car parade leaves out most of east and west Tulsa. Officials are finding their own ways to attract visitors to their portion of the Mother Road.
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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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Then vs. now: See how Tulsa’s stretch of Route 66 has changed over time
Explore how the Mother Road has transformed over the years, just in time for the centennial celebrations in May.
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‘Hot zingy!’ The Helen brings NYC breakfast dining to Meadow Gold District
After three decades in New York, Tulsa native Tim Rucker is betting big on the former Wildflower Cafe location. What can hungry diners expect?
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East Tulsa sober living center changes lives along the Mother Road through faith and family
Wings of Freedom opened the Saratoga Sober Living Center on Route 66 in 2024. It houses families looking to rebuild their lives after addiction, incarceration and homelessness.