{"id":671147,"date":"2026-05-29T00:55:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T00:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/671147\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T00:55:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T00:55:10","slug":"okc-celebrates-route-66-centennial-with-cowboy-boot-sculpture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/671147\/","title":{"rendered":"OKC celebrates Route 66 centennial with cowboy boot sculpture"},"content":{"rendered":"

Route 66 turns 100 with cowboy boot sculpture in Oklahoma City<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIT 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\u2019S 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\u2019LL 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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Route 66 turns 100 with cowboy boot sculpture in Oklahoma City<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tUpdated: 6:21 PM CDT May 28, 2026\n\t\t<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRoute 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\u2019s YouTube channel | Sign up for KOCO 5\u2019s 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\u2019s lawyers send cease-and-desist letter to Underdog SportsKyle Busch\u2019s death certificate reveals more details leading to the NASCAR driver\u2019s deathJustice Department reportedly launches investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean CarrollWhite House pays tribute to \u2018true patriot\u2019 Harambe 10 years after gorilla\u2019s death at Cincinnati ZooTIMELINE: Severe weather possible with multiple days of storm risk starting Friday in Oklahoma\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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Route 66 is preparing to celebrate its 100th birthday, and Oklahoma City is marking the milestone with a special installation. <\/p>\n

>> Download the KOCO 5 app<\/a> | Subscribe to KOCO 5\u2019s YouTube channel<\/a> | Sign up for KOCO 5\u2019s Morning Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n

A cowboy boot sculpture and a cactus have officially been installed, along with Rolling Stones lyrics that read, “Oklahoma City looks oh so pretty.” <\/p>\n

WATCH: Route 66 centennial RV caravan visits Oklahoma City<\/p>\n

Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Sky 5 captured video of the boot top-off event Thursday, which took place outside the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.<\/p>\n

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