100 years of kicks on Route 66

Sophia Swensen, left, and Trout Rogers, right, dance to the soul-funk music of Keeping Up with the Joneses band during Route 66 Summerfest at Central Avenue on Saturday.

Susan Domeij stops dancing for a moment to pet a nearby dog during Route 66 Summerfest.

Rachel Chavira lets people pet her pet snake Creeper during Route 66 Summerfest on Central Avenue on Saturday.

Rachel Chavira, left, lets Chris Heymach, right, pet her snake Creeper during Route 66 Summerfest on Central Avenue on Saturday.

Levi Platero performs at the Jazz stage during the Route 66 Summerfest on Central Avenue on Saturday.

Kinane Kevin plays his "recycle machine," an instrument he made out of items he found, during the Route 66 Summerfest on Central Avenue in July. The city of Albuquerque received a state tourism grant that will go toward next year's summerfest.

Published July 21, 2025 - 5:40 p.m. Modified July 21, 2025 - 10:02 p.m.

Albuquerque kicked of the 100-year celebration of Route 66 on Saturday.

Bands, food trucks, local businesses and other entertainment packed Central Avenue for more than a mile, from Girard to Washington.

A myriad of music got adults, kids and pets boogieing in the street into the night.

The city is preparing for the centennial celebration of Route 66, which is next year.

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