Route 66 Centennial: From steam to neon, Kingman’s keeping the Mother Road alive
Walk down Beale Street in Kingman on a First Friday and you’ll hear the music, the laughter, and the conversation that fill the downtown air. The monthly event brings residents and visitors together to celebrate community pride, art, and local businesses, all in one of Arizona’s most historic Route 66 districts. For many, gatherings like these feel like a reunion of sorts. People who grew up there, travelers passing through, and newcomers to the area all share something in common - a connection