Fox News’ Steve Doocy travels Route 66, uncovers the stories that built America over a century

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Steve Doocy hits the road for Route 66 centennial celebration

�Friends’ co-host Steve Doocy embarks on an exciting three-day road trip along the iconic Route 66, celebrating its upcoming centennial.Starting in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Steve visits unique local businesses and speaks with artists and classic car enthusiasts.His journey will continue through Kansas and conclude in Springfield, Missouri, marking the official kickoff for the Route 66 centennial.

“Friends” co-host Steve Doocy has once again hit the road, this time to mark a major milestone for one of America’s most iconic highways.

�s upcoming 100th anniversary — as the nation gets ready to also celebrateAmerica’s 250th birthday.

Route 66, known as the “Mother Road,” stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica, Caliornia.

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The journey began in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Doocy exploredlocal attractions, met with artists and highlighted the city’s deep ties to the famed route.

On Tuesday, during his live segment, Doocy showed off a classic-style Mustang tied to the celebration, noting that thousands of cars are expected to take part in various centennial events.

Route 66 Tulsa sign illuminated above highway at night

� Steve Doocy is in celebration of the highway’s upcoming 100th anniversary.(iStock)

“This is all part of theclassic cars[display],” Doocy said.

“They’re all coming out for the 100th anniversary of Route 66.”

He also pointed to the city’s strong artistic identity, shaped during its oil boom years.

“A lot of Art Deco [is] here because when Tulsa had its oil boom days, it was during the Art Deco era, and it was also at thebeginning of Route 66,” Franklin said.

Steve Doocy speaking with Cory Williams and William Franklin in Tulsa.

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Doocy also met author and content creator Cory Williams, who described Route 66 as more than just a roadway.

“Route 66 … connects the country together,” Williams said.“It’s whatbrings us togetherand allows us to have joy along the way.”

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Doocy’s trip will continue through Kansas before wrapping up in Springfield, Missouri, which is set to host the official kickoff of the Route 66 centennial celebration.

“We’re going to be driving throughout the next week,” Doocy said.

An “Oklahoma US 66” sign is shown along historic Route 66 in the state of Oklahoma.(iStock)

“Tomorrow we’re going to be in Kansas, my home state, and then we’re going to wrap things up in Springfield, Missouri … which is going to bethe official kickofffor the Route 66 centennial.”

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Along the way, Doocy is spotlighting small businesses, classic cars and the communities that continue to keep the spirit of Route 66 alive as it approaches its 100th year.