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The ELHS Class of '65 has been invited to the following.
If you are interested, please contact the appropriate people listed below.
Join us for the most exciting event of this historic highway.
Travel through time to an unforgettable era of history.
Remember the Route
National 75th Anniversary
of Historic Route 66

Albuquerque, New Mexico
July 20-22, 2001
Albuquerque is proud to host the
75th Anniversary Festival of Route 66.
You are invited to attend this Anniversary Extravaganza!
LOOK FOR THESE EXCITING EVENTS:
  • Classic Car Parade and Competition

    • Registration 7/20, 7/21, 7/22 
         Opens @ 7:00 A.M.
          Spaces are limited
          Fee - - $40.00
          Info: Steve - 505-867-1121
  • "Walk the Route"
  • Mariachi Spectacular
  • Solar Car Challenge
  • Exhibit Route 66 Poetry Slam & Book Fair 
  • Collectibles & Memorabilia Midway 
  • Games & Activities 
  • Historical Personalities Lecture Series 
  • Native American Dances 
  • Street Dances with Headliner Bands 
  • Roadside Diner Cook Off 
  • Drive-in Movies and Film Series 
  • Flicks on 66 Film Festival Route 
  • 66 Photo Exhibit - Then & Now 
  • Dinosaur Stroll 
  • Art & Crafts Exhibit & Sales 

    • And Much More!
    NATIONAL STEINBECK AWARDS BANQUET
    The Award is presented by the National Historic Route 66 Federation with the support of the John Steinbeck Foundation. It is named for the Pulitzer Prize winning author of the "Grapes of Wrath". The Steinbeck Award is presented to a person deemed to have contributed significantly to the preservation of the route. The banquet will be preceded with the "Route 66 Authors and Artists" Reception, July 21, 2001 at the New Mexico State Fair Grounds. 
    SUMMERFEST 2001
    On July 21, 2001, one of Albuquerque's most popular events will be dedicated to Route 66. The Albuquerque outdoor venue at Civic Plaza will showcase Route 66 entertainment, nostalgia and more! 
    Event locations include:
    • NEW MEXICO STATE FAIR GROUNDS
    • NOB HILL/HIGHLAND
    • UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
    • DOWNTOWN ALBUQUERQUE 
    • BARELAS 
    • HISTORIC OLD TOWN 
    • ALBUQUERQUE BIOLOGICAL PARK
    • ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM COMPLEX 
    • EAST & WEST CENTRAL AVENUE and more..
    For more information contact:
    DHowland@cabq.gov
    Deanne Howland

    "Remember the Route" National 75th Anniversary Festival 
    c/o Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau 
    PO Box 26866 Albuquerque, NM 87125-6866 
    Phone: 800-733-9918 ext. 3342
    505-222-4342 Fax: 505-247-9101 
     
    Brought to you by:
    NM Route 66 Assoc.
    City of Albuquerque
    Albuquerque CVB
    THE NEW MEXICO ROUTE 66 ASSOCIATION
    www.rt66nm.org 
    MAYOR JIM BACA 
    CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE 
    OFFICES OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS 
    THE ALBUQUERQUE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 
    www.abqcvb.org 

     
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    New Mexico Slideshow
    New Mexico - Route 66
    ELHS '65 -
    - Route 66 Page


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    original which can be found at
    http://www.abqcvb.org/rt66/rt66.html