An adjudicator from Guiness World Records will be on-site as
Tulsa attempts to set a world record during Tulsa’s Route
66 Capital Cruise: Classic Car Centennial Parade on May 30, 2026.
The massive celebration for the 100th birthday of
Route 66 will potentially solidify Tulsa’s place in the history books during
the Centennial Celebration of the Mother Road, sponsored by the city’s Mother
Road Market.
In Tulsa, we don’t do anything halfway,” said Tulsa Mayor
Monroe Nichols. “Making Capital Cruise an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS attempt
adds another layer of excitement to what was already going to be a
once-in-a-lifetime celebration in The Capital of Route 66. This will be a true
citywide celebration, from north to south and east
to west, and we can’t wait to show the world how we’ll celebrate the Mother
Road in Tulsa.”
Cars will stage at Tulsa’s Expo Square, site of the
pre-Cruise Tailgate and Expo. On the day of the event, drivers will leave Expo
Square, head north on Yale Avenue, then turn west on 11th Street to begin the
5.5-mile stretch down Route 66.
"I cannot wait for Capital Cruise in Tulsa,” said Route
66 Commission Chair and Tulsa City Council Vice Chair Christian Bengel.
“Setting an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title at the biggest Route 66
Centennial celebration in America is exactly how The Capital of Route 66 should
honor the Mother Road.”
He added, “This will be a citywide celebration that pays
tribute to the important history of Route 66. The Capital Cruise reflects
Tulsa's bold, collaborative spirit in bringing this momentous occasion to life
and showcasing our unique contributions to the Mother Road."
“All roads lead to The Capital of Route 66 as we prepare for
this momentous celebration!” said Renee McKenney, Tulsa Regional Tourism
president and senior vice president of tourism for the Tulsa Regional Chamber.
“It is such a great event to bring the world to Tulsa and introduce them to our
wonderful culture and community. The Mother Road’s Centennial deserves a big
kickoff, and we plan to give it one!”
Registration is open for participants. Cars must be model
year 1996 or older to qualify as classic.
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