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Save the date!! The 2026 Great Race starts in Springfield Illinois this year traveling Route 66 all the way to Pasadena California.

The Great Race is an antique, vintage, and collector car competitive controlled-speed endurance road rally on public highways. It is not a test of top speed. It is a test of a driver/navigator teams ability to follow precise course instructions and the cars ability to endure on a cross-country trip. The course instructions require the competing teams to drive at or below the posted speed limits at all times.

Saturday, June 20, 2026
Street Closures 6am-3pm  
6th Street between Capitol and Jefferson
Monroe Street between 5th and 7th   
Washington between 5th and 7th for local car club cruise-in vehicles
Adams Street between 6th and 7th

Schedule
8:30am    Parc Ferme Open - Cars rolling into position and parked for the starting kick-off
11:15am   Great Race Start Ceremony – Promptly at 11:15am
(Located under the inflatable GR Arch on 6th Street between Washington and Jefferson. Includes flag ceremony, national anthem, address from dignitaries, and Abe & Mary)
11:30am   First car departs
1:30pm Last car departs
2:00pm Area cleared

Pawnee is hosting a Community Blood Drive sponsored by Pawnee Fire Department on Monday 6/22 from 2:30-6:30pm at the Fire Department at 711 8th St on our ImpactLife Donor Bus. Appointments are requested. Please call ImpactLife to schedule at 800-747-5401.

Successful donors will get an ImpactLife Donor Reward of their choice: EGift Card with lots of great redemption options, donation to charity or bonus points to use in our online Donor Rewards Store.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of friendly competition, laughter, and community connection at the RISE Trivia Night!

Join us for a high-energy night where teams will go head-to-head across a variety of fun and challenging trivia categories. Whether you’re a pop culture pro, history buff, or just in it for the fun, there’s something for everyone!

Gather your friends, coworkers, or fellow RISE supporters of all ages and form a team—or register on your own to be placed on one! Along with exciting trivia rounds, guests can enjoy great company and the chance to win awesome prizes throughout the night.

This is more than just trivia—it’s an opportunity to connect, compete, and support the mission of RISE while having an amazing time.

Prizes include:

• 1st place team: $150
• 2nd place team: $100
• 3rd place team: $50

Drinks will be available through the cash bar at the event and all attendees are welcome to bring snacks. Pizza will also be available for purchase!

Don’t miss out on one of the most entertaining nights of the year! Mark your calendar, bring your best trivia game, and get ready for a night you won’t forget.