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Cruisin’ Through the Century: Groovin’ into the 1960s in Bloomington
June 6 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm CDT
Bloomington takes center stage for the 1960s during Cruisin’ Through the Century, the Centennial Celebration Weekend honoring the McLean County stretch of Route 66.
On Saturday, June 6, Downtown Bloomington will host a groovy 1960s-themed party on the square, complete with live music and a BIG surprise that’s sure to get people talking. As the signature event for VisitBN’s Centennial efforts, the celebration promises an energetic tribute to the decade when Route 66 became a cultural icon for road trips, music, and freedom.
Mark your calendar and plan to groove into the ’60s in Bloomington as the Mother Road’s 100th anniversary keeps rolling through every era.
This event is part of Cruisin’ Through the Century, a two-day Route 66 Centennial celebration (June 6–7, 2026) spanning the McLean County stretch of the Mother Road. Communities across the county are honoring a different decade, including:
- Roarin’ into the 1920s in Chenoa
- Jivin’ into the 1930s in Lexington
- Swingin’ into the 1940s in Towanda
- Rockin’ the 1950s in Normal
- Groovin’ into the 1960s in Bloomington
- Vibin’ through the 1970s in Funks Grove
- Back to the 1980s in McLean
Plan your weekend and experience every era of Route 66 in one unforgettable celebration.
