Red, White & Bridge Bash

Schedule

Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Historic C-Street | Springfield, MO

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The Red, White and Bridge Bash on Historic Commercial Street is a weekend-long celebration honoring two defining milestones in American history – the National Route 66 Centennial and America’s 250th anniversary – while also celebrating the rebirth of Springfield’s iconic Jefferson Avenue Footbridge.
Commercial Street’s beautiful historic character sets the stage as a destination where American transportation, commerce and community have intersected for generations. From daytime festivities to evening entertainment, this blowout bash features live music, classic cars, local food, history, and once-in-a-lifetime events honoring the rehabilitation of the historic Footbridge.
🇺🇸 Get all the details at Route66Kickoff.com/Bash
The National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration is presented by Vital Farms and supported by O’Reilly Auto Parts, Show-Me America 250, Multipli Credit Union, AAA, & Hotel Vandivort.
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Historic C-Street, 299 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO 65803-2939, United States

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