Albuquerque officials provide update on 2026 Route 66 centennial celebration
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE News 13 got a closer look at what the Route 66 centennial celebration will look like. On Tuesday, city officials, Visit Albuquerque, and the Department of Arts and Culture provided an update on the plans to celebrate the 18-mile stretch of historic Route 66 for its 100th anniversary.
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Some of the plans include an event website, immersive art installations, and even augmented reality experiences. 'We have a beautiful sign that has been on this end of the city, and by 2026, we're gonna have another big beautiful sign on the other side of the city welcoming people here,' said Director Shelle Sanchez, New Mexico Department of Arts & Culture.
City officials also hope to revamp more business signs along Route 66 before the centennial.
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