Let’s go to the hop!

By News Staff on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
  • Jennifer Alsip (left) follows her daughter Joy Alsip (right) as they make their way through the stroll at the Route 66 100th Birthday party on Friday. The evening had dancing, a soda shop, concession stand, costume contest and a dance contest. Photo/Emily Kalka
    Jennifer Alsip (left) follows her daughter Joy Alsip (right) as they make their way through the stroll at the Route 66 100th Birthday party on Friday. The evening had dancing, a soda shop, concession stand, costume contest and a dance contest. Photo/Emily Kalka
  • Susan and Mark Pordos pose during the costume contest at the Route 66 100th Birthday Party Sock Hop held at the Route 66 Interpretive Center in Chandler on Oct. 16. The event was hosted by the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce. Photo/Emily Kalka
    Susan and Mark Pordos pose during the costume contest at the Route 66 100th Birthday Party Sock Hop held at the Route 66 Interpretive Center in Chandler on Oct. 16. The event was hosted by the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce. Photo/Emily Kalka