The 35-foot-tall “Kicks 66” illuminated sculpture near the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City was dedicated on Thursday.
The artwork, designed by Cameron Eagle, pays tribute to Bobby Troup’s iconic song “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66″ and Route 66’s centennial this year.
Eagle also designed the “Welcome to Luther” neon sign along Route 66 in Luther, Oklahoma, dedicated earlier this year.
The “Big Red Boot” was paid for with $875,000 in voter-approved MAPS 4 sales-tax funds. G&S Sign Services in Oklahoma City fabricated it.
Oklahoma City Mayor Davide Holt and the Billboard Museum snapped a few photos from the ceremony:
According to Visit Oklahoma City, the sculpture is illuminated from within by 1.2 miles of LED lights, making it visible at night, as well. Here’s what it looks like at night:
The sculpture can be visited from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
The public can also pick up a free postcard from the museum or any library in the Metropolitan Library System starting on July 1 and write a message to future Oklahoma City residents. The postcards will be placed in a time capsule near the boot and opened in 2126.