Travel through time on Route 66 in McLean County to celebrate the centennial! You’ll experience Chenoa in the 1920s, Lexington in the 1930s, Towanda in the 1940s, Normal in the 1950s, Bloomington in the 1960s, Funks Grove in the 1970s, and McLean in the 1980s. Head over to visitbn.org/centennial for more details about the activities happening in each community.
This two day, once-a-century celebration is being coordinated by our friends at VisitBN, the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, in collaboration with local municipalities and community members.
In Bloomington, we’ll be groovin’ with a free Saturdays on the Square concert featuring Motown Nation, a 60s costume contest judged by our very own Centennial Marshall Jeff Woodard, kids activities, food trucks, and a spectacular light show.
The City of Bloomington developed a comprehensive parking plan to ensure convenient and accessible options for attendees. Click here to access a detailed parking map outlining available parking throughout the Downtown area, including:
All-day free parking located around the Downtown perimeter
Free 2-hour and 4-hour parking zones within walking distance of the event
Public parking decks with varying rates for extended stays (free after 6pm)
Accessible (ADA) parking spaces located near the event footprint
Leased parking areas (permit required), clearly identified
Saturday's funky festivities will be centered on the Museum Square, with key access routes along Main, Center, and surrounding streets. Attendees are encouraged to review the map in advance and arrive early to allow time for parking and to explore Downtown businesses before and during the event.
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