Route 66 turns 100 with cowboy boot sculpture in Oklahoma City
A cowboy boot sculpture, a cactus, and Rolling Stones lyrics have been installed outside the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum to celebrate Route 66’s centennial.
IT IS ALMOST TIME TO SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ROUTE 66. AND FOR ITS 100TH BIRTHDAY, A COWBOY BOOT SCULPTURE IN A CACTUS HAS OFFICIALLY BEEN INSTALLED. PLUS, SOME ROLLING STONES LYRICS THAT READ OKLAHOMA CITY LOOKS OH SO PRETTY SKY 5 GOT SOME VIDEO OF THE BOOT TOP OFF TODAY. IT’S OUTSIDE OF THE NATIONAL COWBOY AND WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM. OKLAHOMA CITY CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF ROUTE 66 THIS WEEKEND AT SCISSORTAIL PARK, KICKING IT ON ROUTE 66 WILL FEATURE LIVE MUSIC, FAMILY ACTIVITIES. THEY’LL HAVE FOOD OUT THERE, SHOPPING AND A DRONE SHOW TO CLOSE OUT THE NIGHT. ORGANIZERS SAY THE EVENT IS DESIGNED TO CELEBRATE THE HISTORY AND CULTURE AND LEGACY OF THE MOTHER ROAD THROUGH OKC, AN
Route 66 turns 100 with cowboy boot sculpture in Oklahoma City
A cowboy boot sculpture, a cactus, and Rolling Stones lyrics have been installed outside the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum to celebrate Route 66’s centennial.
Updated: 6:21 PM CDT May 28, 2026
Route 66 is preparing to celebrate its 100th birthday, and Oklahoma City is marking the milestone with a special installation. >> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel | Sign up for KOCO 5’s Morning NewsletterA cowboy boot sculpture and a cactus have officially been installed, along with Rolling Stones lyrics that read, “Oklahoma City looks oh so pretty.” WATCH: Route 66 centennial RV caravan visits Oklahoma CityGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.Sky 5 captured video of the boot top-off event Thursday, which took place outside the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.Top HeadlinesReport: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s lawyers send cease-and-desist letter to Underdog SportsKyle Busch’s death certificate reveals more details leading to the NASCAR driver’s deathJustice Department reportedly launches investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean CarrollWhite House pays tribute to ‘true patriot’ Harambe 10 years after gorilla’s death at Cincinnati ZooTIMELINE: Severe weather possible with multiple days of storm risk starting Friday in Oklahoma
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Route 66 is preparing to celebrate its 100th birthday, and Oklahoma City is marking the milestone with a special installation.
>> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel | Sign up for KOCO 5’s Morning Newsletter
A cowboy boot sculpture and a cactus have officially been installed, along with Rolling Stones lyrics that read, “Oklahoma City looks oh so pretty.”
WATCH: Route 66 centennial RV caravan visits Oklahoma City
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
Sky 5 captured video of the boot top-off event Thursday, which took place outside the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
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