Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor

05/03/2026

Red Carpet Corridor Festival Fun begins on Friday, May 1, at 5:30 p.m. and continues through Sunday afternoon. Eat and drink local with the Restaurant Specials from Silver Dollar, Jack's Tap, and Raceway Pizza all weekend long. We hope to see you there.

05/02/2026

Village of Godley welcomes Red Carpet travelers with their new sign!

05/01/2026

Visit the Gemini Giant at The Landing Pad then enjoy the rest of the festivities that City of Wilmington IL has to offer!

This Saturday, Wilmington rolls out the red carpet for one of the biggest celebrations of the year.

Join us downtown Wilmington from 9 AM to 4 PM as we celebrate 100 years of U.S. Route 66.

We have a street full of vendors, food court, and live music lined up, and our downtown shops ready to welcome you. Whether you're visiting for the day or you're a local, there will be something for everyone.

Bring your friends, bring the family, and spend the day in Wilmington.

See you Saturday!

04/30/2026

In Village Of Gardner Illinois, you can meet the mayor at the 2 cell jail on Saturday along with all the other events they have planned for the festival in the flyers below!

04/30/2026

City of Braidwood has a ton planned to kick off this year! Braidwood’s leg of the festival will run from 9am to 5pm on Saturday, and 9am to 3pm on Sunday, and will feature a car show at the famous Polk-a-Dot Drive In, and several vendors. Live entertainment on Saturday from Noon to 4pm at Braidwood’s Rt. 66 Visitor’s park will feature 50’s – 60’s Rock-n-Roll music by The Silhouettes. Lawn seating will be available in front of the bandshell for anyone who would like to sit and listen to the band. Sunday will feature DJ George with Chi-City Enterprises playing all your favorite music from the Mother Road’s heyday.
Stop at the Polk-A-Dot Drive In for a bite to eat, a tasty milkshake, classic malt or a yummy banana split. Take your photo with Elvis, Superman, Betty Boop, The Blues Brothers, Marilyn Monroe and James Dean.
Check out the unique Braidwood “Zoo” with metal animal sculptures by late local artist Jack Barker. Braidwood’s new Rt. 66 Selfie Mural will also be making its debut adjacent to the “zoo” during the festival. Braidwood’s commemorative giveaway sticker can be picked up from the Lions Club’s booth located inside the Rt. 66 Visitor’s Park garage on Saturday from 9am to 4pm and Sunday from 9am to 3pm.
While in Braidwood, stop by the Braidwood Historical Museum on Main Street to see their Route 66 exhibits.

04/30/2026

Picking up your water bottle in Joliet on Friday? Stick around for the Sounds on 66!

04/30/2026

Pontiac Tourism and The Art Center by Greater Livingston County Arts Council are once again hosting the Swinging Bridges Arts Festival for Red Carpet Corridor this weekend. Music on Saturday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, over 30 art vendors, make and takes, food trucks and more!

04/30/2026

It’s the perfect weekend to visit Downtown Pontiac, IL during Red Carpet Corridor!

04/30/2026

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A legendary road in Illinois is not only in the spotlight for its 100th anniversary this year but it's also the center of attention this weekend during the "Red Carpet Corridor Festival."The two-day celebration this weekend is hosted by the various communities which make up the 100-mile linear museu...

05/03/2025

You have two days to collect all 15 coasters! Plus while you’re out collecting, make sure to download the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway app and check in on the passport! Each location has a 4 digit code posted and one lucky person that completes the challenge will win a prize collection valued at $225 🎉🎉🎉