Illinois will be featured in a New Year’s staple as Route 66 and attractions from Chicago to Collinsville will be set in floral arrangements and showcased in the Rose Parade.

Amy Beadle, Marketing Manager with Visit Springfield says the float will have lots of notable features set along the 301 miles that Rt 66 runs in the state.

The Chicago based acapella group – Straight No Chaser will be on the float and singing along the five and half mile parade route.