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Classic cars roll into Springfield for Route 66 Mother Road Festival | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Randy Eccles

Published September 22, 2021 at 12:00 PM CDT

The International Route 66 Mother Road Festival is back in Springfield after taking a break during 2020. The event also features 1,200 vehicles in a parade leading to downtown Springfield. Event organizer Greg Cooper spoke to Community Voices about the car show that runs Sept. 24-26, 2021.