Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell

06/05/2026

International travel may be down across the US, but we’re seeing a very different story here in Oklahoma!

✔️ El Reno Filling Station: Visitors from 75 countries in one year

✔️Oklahoma Route 66 Museum: Guests from 60+ countries in 2026

✔️ Rock Cafe: Continued record sales and travelers from 30+ countries since January

✔️ Arcadia Round Barn: International tours on the rise, visitors from Germany, Poland, Portugal and Canada.

✔️ Lucille’s Roadhouse: Record sales and travelers from Spain, the UK, Germany and more

✔️ Coleman Theatre: Guests from 12 countries

✔️Pops: Booming sales, visitors from Canada, Portugal, Poland and beyond.

✔️Visit OKC: International motorcycle groups tours doubled in 2026.

06/05/2026

Welcome to Oklahoma, Good Morning America! Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday and 100 Year Birthday of R66 in the same year is keeping us busy!

"GMA" visits Oklahoma for a look at its skyline and celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

06/04/2026

Thank you to the deadCenter Film Festival for recognizing me with the 2026 Visionary Leadership Award.

deadCenter Film Festival is a testament to the incredible momentum of Oklahoma's film industry and the talented people working every day to grow it. Proud of how far we've come and excited for what's ahead.

Join us June 10-14 in Oklahoma City for deadCenter Film Festival and help celebrate Oklahoma's filmmakers, storytellers and creative talent. See you there!

deadCenter FilmOklahoma Film + Music Office
Full press release: https://oklahoma.gov/ltgovpinnell/newsroom/2026/june/lt-governor-pinnell-to-receive-deadcenter-film-festivals-vision.html

06/03/2026

A historic day for Duncan and Stephens County.

Last week we broke ground on the new Stephen’s Refinery, a $400 million investment that will create more than 100 high-wage jobs and strengthen Oklahoma’s position as a leader in energy innovation.
From manufacturing jet fuel to advancing energy solutions, this refinery will have a lasting impact on our state’s economy for generations to come.

06/02/2026

Another major milestone for OKC.
Yesterday, we broke ground on the new MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium. A project that will help transform downtown OKC, strengthen our sports economy, attract visitors and continue Oklahoma's momentum on national and global stages.
From the Thunder to the WCWS and Olympic events, Oklahoma is proving we're a premier destination.

06/01/2026

What a weekend for Oklahoma’s Route 66 Centennial.

Tulsa made history with 4,300 vehicles participating in the Route 66 Capital Cruise, setting a new Guinness World Record for longest car parade on the Mother Road. In Oklahoma City, thousands gathered for an all-Oklahoma concert, family fun and the spectacular Neon Nights drone show.

We also celebrated the grand opening of the Blue Whale Visitor Center in Catoosa, investing in one of Route 66’s most iconic landmarks for generations to come.

From record-breaking parades to unforgettable celebrations, Oklahoma showed the world why our stretch of Route 66 is the best.

06/01/2026

The Parker Drilling Rig #114 in Elk City got a glow up for the R66 Centennial!

Standing at 181 feet, it’s one of the world's largest free-standing oil rigs and serves as a popular roadside attraction, spotlighting the oil industry’s ties to Route 66. Go visit!

Pic: Erick Huling

05/31/2026

A fantastic end to a great day!

The Neon Nights Drone Show brought the spirit of Route 66 to life above Scissortail Park as we kicked off Oklahoma’s yearlong Route 66 Centennial celebration.

05/31/2026

What a way to celebrate 100 years of Route 66.

A huge thank you to Oklahoma’s own Kaitlin Butts for bringing her incredible talent and energy to the Route 66 OKC Centennial Celebration. From her Oklahoma roots to stages across the country, Kaitlin continues to make our state proud.

The all-Oklahoma concert lineup was a perfect reminder that some of our state’s greatest stories aren’t just found along Route 66, they’re found in the artists, musicians and creators who call Oklahoma home.