Route 66 Centennial and America 250 Celebration Programming
Summary
A full year of events is planned — Route 66 passport program, youth essay and photo contests, banner program, car show, and veterans spotlights — funded mostly through partnerships plus $25,000 from the public art fund.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
$25,000 from the existing Public Art Fund plus about $2,000 for signage and prizes; staff time absorbed in existing budget.
Local businesses, artists, students, and history buffs across La Verne.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - Apr 6, 2026
A full year of events is planned — Route 66 passport program, youth essay and photo contests, banner program, car show, and veterans spotlights — funded mostly through partnerships plus $25,000 from the public art fund.
City Council (Regular) - Mar 2, 2026
Staff pitched cost-effective ways to celebrate Route 66's 100th anniversary and the nation's 250th birthday — social media campaigns, walking tours, street banners, and a possible car show. Council wants to keep costs low given the budget.
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