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Posted On: June 26th 2026, 03:04 pm
And just like that, the Route 66 Centennial Caravan made it to Day 20 and completed its cross-country journey, arriving in Chicago after nearly three weeks on the Mother Road.
The day began with a special gathering at the original Dairy Queen location (founded in 1940), where participants met with preservation partners and the CEO of Dairy Queen to celebrate the preservation of the building.
Along the final miles, we drove by Joliet’s Route 66 Park before continuing towards Lake Michigan. Our arrival in North Lawndale was met with marching band drums and a community gathering at the Castle Car Wash.
Driving down Jackson Street led the Caravan to the formal End of Route 66 and onward to Navy Pier, where one final Big Texan Steak Challenge awaited.
Completing this journey was both a celebration of Route 66’s first century and a recognition of the work that remains to protect it for future generations.
#SavingPlaces #PreserveRoute66 @route66caravan
The day began with a special gathering at the original Dairy Queen location (founded in 1940), where participants met with preservation partners and the CEO of Dairy Queen to celebrate the preservation of the building.
Along the final miles, we drove by Joliet’s Route 66 Park before continuing towards Lake Michigan. Our arrival in North Lawndale was met with marching band drums and a community gathering at the Castle Car Wash.
Driving down Jackson Street led the Caravan to the formal End of Route 66 and onward to Navy Pier, where one final Big Texan Steak Challenge awaited.
Completing this journey was both a celebration of Route 66’s first century and a recognition of the work that remains to protect it for future generations.
#SavingPlaces #PreserveRoute66 @route66caravan
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