Name: Red, White & Bridge Bash
Start: 2026-05-01T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-01T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Historic C-Street

🇺🇸⭐️The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated moments of the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration: the Red, White & Bridge Bash, set to bring thousands to Commercial Street for a two-day celebration of music, community and the future reopening of the iconic Jefferson Avenue Footbridge.
The Red, White & Bridge Bash will take place 6–10 p.m. Friday, May 1 and 8 a.m.– 6 p.m. Saturday, May 2, transforming C-Street into a vibrant festival space filled with live jazz, classic cars, local food and family-friendly entertainment set against the backdrop of one of Springfield’s most beloved landmarks, lated to reopen this summer.
“Nothing would adequately commemorate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence better than a Jefferson Avenue Footbridge Bridge Bash in the acclaimed Historic C-Street Business District — the pride of the north side,” said Zone 1 Springfield City Councilwoman Monica Horton.
The bash captures the spirit of Route 66, celebrates America’s 250th Birthday, while highlighting the unique character of Historic C-Street.
🎉EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
• Live jazz and a variety of musical performances
• Classic car displays celebrating the golden era of Route 66
• Local food vendors, history exhibits and community booths
• A festive atmosphere honoring the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge’s upcoming reopening, with a light, sound and drone show around 8 p.m. Friday, May 1.
🚘 PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
Parking will be available in designated lots along Boonville Avenue, with free shuttle service provided by City Utilities Transit running to and from the event site. A detailed parking and shuttle map will be released ahead of the event.
🇺🇸For a full schedule of activities and event details, visit Route66Kickoff.com/Bash
The Red, White & Bridge Bash is funded and presented by the Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission as part of a multi-day celebration marking 100 years of America’s most iconic highway, born in Springfield in 1926..