"For many decades the Bridge served as a key link for the beloved Route 66," said Laura Cohen, Confluence Project Director, "it is only fitting that we use the Bridge as the site for a full day of programs and activities themed around historic Route 66."

Visitors will be able to kick up their heels and literally get their kicks on Route 66, as a Sock Hop is one of the many activities planned. Additional events planned during the day include classic cars and motorcycles, music, speakers, and a walk-in movie.

Road food reminiscent of Route 66, cozy dogs (hot dog on a stick), bar-be-que and Ted Dewes frozen custard will be available for purchase. Ted Drewes is another Route 66 ins titution, the Ted Drewes family has been serving up scrumptious frozen custard since 1929.

For many decades the Bridge was a key link in the beloved Route 66. Today, the Bridge is a significant connection in the bi-state trail system and is part of The Confluence, a riverside conservation, heritage and recreation corridor being developed in the heart of the bi-state community. Trailnet, a not-for-profit organization that promotes Active Living through bicycling and pedestrian activities and Confluence partnering organization, in partnership with the city of Madison, Illinois renovated the Bridge as a bicycle/pedestrian bridge.

In 2006 the Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places as part of a Route 66 application designating significant structures along the historic route from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA. The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge is one of thirty-five other properties added to the national register through the efforts o f the National Park Service Route 66 Corridor Preservation program.

Directions to the Festival: To reach the Missouri bridge entrance exit I-270 at Riverview and go south 100 yards. The bridge entrance will be on your left. Additional parking is available at North Riverfront Park, 1 mile south on Riverview Drive past the waterworks.

In Illinois, from I-270 drive south on IL Route 3 to Chain of Rocks Road, turn right (west) on Chain of Rocks Road and cross the Chain of Rocks Canal. Follow the road and park near the Illinois bridge entrance. Visitors to this entrance will notice the improved paved parking. This improvement is the first step in a long-term project to create an Illinois visitor center for the Bridge and Chouteau Island, led by Mayor John Hamm and the city of Madison, Illinois.