Category Archives: Route 66

Clean and Beautiful campaign good this year

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Volunteers direct the operation at the Williams Visitor Center.

Volunteers direct the operation at the Williams Visitor Center.

WILLIAMS — The Williams Clean and Beautiful campaign seemed to do better this year though they went up against the opening of the Williams little league baseball season.
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Still there were a few more bags lining the streets, this year, and a number of residents took advantage of the extra waste and electronics recycle dump at the Williams transfer station and Rodeo Barn.

American Legion post members man the barbeque.

American Legion post members man the barbeque.

After picking up, the workers enjoyed a lunch provided by the members of the American Legion Cordova Post #13.

Clean and Beautiful workers relax after the event.

Clean and Beautiful workers relax after the event.


It seems they finished just in time as the clouds were moving in and a 30% chance of thunderstorms exist today.

Brown’s Amusement Carnival sets up

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WILLIAMS — The Brown’s Amusement carnival returned to Williams and began setting up Tuesday. The Zipper and other rides along with the Zipline will be available throughout the weekend.
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The carnival is set up along Railroad Avenue (Route 66) in the train park across from I-40 Fleet Services and the Goldies Route 66 Diner. The Zipline is in the Visitor Parking lot across the street from Saya’s Gas and Convenience Store.
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The carnival opens Thursday April 23 at 5 p.m. and is set to close at 7 p.m. on Saturday the 25th. Advance discount tickets may be purchased at the Williams Visitors Center

Brown’s Amusements returns to Williams

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brown-02WILLIAMS — Brown’s Amusement carnival returns to Williams for the spring on April 23 through the 25th. The carnival opens Thursday April 23 at 5 p.m. and is set to close at 7 p.m. on Saturday the 25th. Advance discount tickets may be purchased at the Williams Visitors Center, 200 Railroad Avenue in Williams on April 20 starting at 8 a.m. The event will be held at Glassburn Park on Route 66.

Balls for Dogs Golf Tournament next month

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WILLIAMS — The Balls for Dogs golf tournament will be held at the Elephant Rocks Golf Course next month, May 16 to help build the Save-Meant to Rescue shelter.

The tournament will include:

  • 2 man scramble
  • $75.00 per person
  • Hole in One – $10,000
  • Million $ Shoot Out

To help prepare you, we provide the following training films.


For more Information, please call Robynn 928-635-4726

Lane restriction on SR 66 in Williams required for pavement preservation

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WILLIAMS — Restrictions will be in place beginning Monday, April 13 on a section of State Route 66 between Bearizona Boulevard and Pine Street in Williams as ADOT crews begin construction on a roadway improvement project on behalf of the city.

The work will be conducted during daylight hours only and is anticipated to be completed by early summer. The roadway improvement consists of milling and replacing the existing pavement, applying new roadway surface sealant, striping and markers, and is scheduled weekly from Monday-Friday during daylight hours only. No weekend or holiday work is anticipated.

During construction, traffic may be reduced to one lane of travel, with flaggers in place. Drivers can expect delays and are recommended to allow for extra travel time while construction is underway. Access for businesses and adjacent properties will be maintained at all times during the roadway construction.

How to tell when it is spring in Williams

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640-15040701WILLIAMS — You may wonder how we in Williams determine when spring arrives. Is the flowers blossoming in the Kaibab? Perhaps the leaves appearing on the Aspens. Or when the eyes of those with hay fever start to turn red.

Actually we usually realize it is spring when the classic cars begin their trek down the longest existing stretch of route 66 through Arizona. Today we got a visit from a ’57 Chevy from California.
640-15040702Seems it is still a “right-of-passage” to travel route 66 through Williams and Flagstaff.

Good Friday procession down Route 66

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40-GF04-03-37WILLIAMS — As the sun set in Williams, the Williams Police Department safely escorted those carrying the cross in the Good Friday procession.
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The procession traveled the length of the city down Route 66 from the Mustang gas station to the Family Harvest Church. The event attracted a crowd from all faiths in Williams.
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