Red Carpet Corridor 2023

This festival highlights 100 miles of Route 66! Each of the 14 participating communities from Joliet to Bloomington have their own festivities, from full-blown festivals to antique and craft sales, to car and motorcycle shows, to live entertainment, and everyone is sure to discover something unique.

Participating communities include Joliet, Elwood, Wilmington, Braidwood, Godley, Braceville, Gardner, Dwight, Odell, Pontiac, Chenoa, Lexington, and Bloomington/Normal.

Once again, this year, you can download and check out the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway mobile app by searching ‘Explore Illinois Route 66’ in the App Store or on Google Play. Here you will have an opportunity to click on 'passports' and participate by entering the code available at each location. Check-in via the mobile app at all 14 locations and you will be entered to win a prize package worth over $100!

Details about passport stops, commemorative giveaway locations and activities in each community can be found on the event website at www.ilroute66redcarpetcorridor.com.

Red Carpet Corridor in Lexington

Experience Lexington's unique restaurant scene, discover the exquisite boutique shopping, taste some of Lexington’s local craft beer, enjoy some live music, a great selection of vendors, food trucks, family activitie,s and photo opportunities.

Lexington will have a full weekend of music, food, and shopping including:

Saturday, May 6th 9am - 10pm

• Pickleball Tournament (9am - Lexington School Playground)

• Vendors on Main Street

• Food Trucks on Main Street

• Car Show (Noon-3p)

• Free Music on Main Street

  • Almost Live (12-3p)

  • River Valley Rangers (4-6p)

  • Kyle Yap (7-10p)

• Giveaways

• Kids Activities, Inflatables, & Carnival Games (10-4p)

Sunday, May 7th 10am - 4pm

• Free Music on Main Street*, Featuring

  • Lily Stella Maris (11a-1p)

  • Dan Hubbard (2-5p)

• Community Lunch

• Kids Activities (Inflatables 10-4p)

*Note: In case of rain, music will take place in the Lexington Community Center (207 W Main St.)

For More Info:

Go to the Lexington Events Facebook Pages to get reminders about the event.