Tulsa’s Route 66 Capital Cruise
Drivers from 43 states, Canada and France have signed up for the Route 66 Centennial Celebration
Excitement surrounding the nation’s signature Route 66 Centennial celebration has reached a previously unfathomable milestone:
Four thousand.
As of Friday afternoon, May 15, 4,009 cars and drivers were registered to be a part of Capital Cruise. “Four thousand registrations for Capital Cruise is a truly stunning number,” said Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell. “This proves without a doubt that this will be the nation’s signature Route 66 Centennial Celebration, and that people everywhere know that if you want to see America, you have to see Oklahoma, and Tulsa is prepared to roll out the red carpet for visitors worldwide. I’m honored to be a grand marshal in Capital Cruise, and I’ll see you on May 30!”
Drivers from as far away as Arizona, California, Pennsylvania, Wyoming and Wisconsin are planning to be a part of the May 30 celebration. In all, drivers from 43 states, Canada and France have signed up.
Schedule
Tulsa’s Route 66 Capital Cruise: World-Record Classic Car Centennial Parade will begin with the Capital Cruise Expo on Thursday, May 28, from 2-8 p.m. at Tulsa’s Expo Square with driver and volunteer registration, vendors and activations, and then continue with the Bank of Oklahoma Capital Cruise Tailgate on May 29 which includes a “tire kick” of cars on-site, live music curated by Mayfest, the Tulsa Kids Market and more.
On Saturday, cars will depart Expo Square starting at 8:00 a.m., heading north on Yale Avenue and then turn west on 11th Street—Historic Route 66—for the beginning of the spectator route.
For more information, visit capitalofroute66.com.
