Arizona Downtown Alliance

05/26/2026

Route 66 turns 100, and on June 6, Flagstaff is throwing a birthday party all across town. 🎉

From singing Happy Birthday to the Mother Road on Aspen Avenue to classic cars and axe throwing at the Flagstaff Visitor Center, plus colorful 3D chalk art at the Flagstaff Mall, Flagstaff is coming together in a big way to celebrate 100 years of Route 66. 🚗✨

And that’s just the beginning—there’s even more happening throughout the day across the Mother Road, check out the full lineup here: https://bit.ly/4dId2OE

📆: June 6 2026
⏱️: 10 am - 5 pm

While you’re exploring, be sure to check in at each stop and earn points toward prizes with our Route 66: 66 Things to Do Passport. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4eFqFPH

05/26/2026

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is gathering signatures to secure $250M for the Historic Preservation Fund, protect Route 66 as a National Historic Trail, and ensure preservation groups can defend historic sites in court. Nearly 12,800 have signed toward a 13,000 goal. https://buff.ly/m3tvgov

05/04/2026

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05/04/2026

We are so excited for Kingman. Well done Kingman Main Street!

We did it community!!!

Isn't she a beaut 🥹?!

Thank you again to the Route 66 Association of Arizona , National Trust for Historic Preservation , City of Kingman & Henderson Family for the grants that made this restoration & sign lighting possible!

& Legacy Signs & Iron for doing an exceptional job!!!

Did you see the lighting?




📸 Legacy Signs and Iron

04/02/2026

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03/27/2026

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is now accepting applications for the Hart Family Fund for Small Towns. Grants from the Hart Family Fund for Small Towns are intended to encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money for preservation projects in small towns (10,000 people or less). Grants from the Hart Family Fund for Small Towns generally range from $2,500 to $15,000.

Grants from the Hart Family Fund for Small Towns are intended to encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money for preservation projects in small towns with populations of 10,000 or less. These grants help stimulate public discussion, enable local groups to gain the technical exp...

03/12/2026

The Arizona Commission on the Arts is now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2026 grants for arts organizations, arts festivals, and arts engagement programs!

02/28/2026

Did you know you can buy a BRICK ON RT 66?! 😎

For $125, your custom brick will be forever part of the Mother Road's story.

BONUS! Bricks purchased in 2026 will be engraved with a LIMITED Route 66 centennial shield-100 years in the making!

All proceeds benefit Kingman Main Street, our downtown non-profit!!!

https://kingmanmainstreet.com/bricks-on-66/