MEDIA ALERT Please join us for a press conference at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 22 at the historic Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East, as we announce the featured attractions of the 2016 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival. Last year’s festival drew approximately 24,000 people to downtown Springfield. We expect to draw even more in 2016 with an expanded event and concert schedule. Come learn more about this three-day, fun-filled event that truly has something to offer everyone! ### For more information, please visit route66festivalsgf or contact Cora Scott, City of Springfield, at 417-864-1009 or [email protected]