Kicks 66 Time Capsule Dedication Celebrates Route 66 Centennial
Kicks 66 Time Capsule Dedication Celebrates Route 66 Centennial in Oklahoma City
The Kicks 66 time capsule dedication will take place Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., as Oklahoma City celebrates the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66. The public is invited to attend the ceremony at the towering Kicks 66 sculpture, located east of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum at 1700 NE 63rd Street. The capsule will be buried beneath the sculpture and remain sealed until 2126, when Route 66 celebrates its 200th anniversary.
The time capsule contains more than 1,300 postcards from 33 states and 12 countries, featuring messages written to future Oklahoma City residents. It also includes a Key to the City from Mayor David Holt and memorabilia representing life in Oklahoma City today. The dedication commemorates the opening of Route 66 on November 11, 1926, connecting a century of American highway history with messages intended for generations yet to come.
Kicks 66 Time Capsule Dedication Brings Community Together
The November 12 ceremony will feature Ward 7 Councilman Camal Pennington, Pat Fitzgerald, president of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and Cameron Eagle, the Oklahoma artist who created the Kicks 66 sculpture.
The postcards collected for the project represent communities across the United States and around the world, offering future residents a glimpse into everyday life, personal reflections and the significance of Route 66 during its centennial celebration.
The dedication is part of Oklahoma City's broader Route 66 centennial celebration, recognizing the highway's cultural and historical importance to the community.
35-Foot Kicks 66 Sculpture Honors Historic Mother Road
Created by local artist Cameron Eagle, Kicks 66 stands 35 feet tall and draws inspiration from the oversized roadside attractions that helped make Route 66 famous.
The sculpture was funded through Oklahoma City's MAPS 4 initiative, which supports major public improvements throughout the city.
Located along the historic highway, the sculpture features 1.2 miles of LED lighting illuminating the structure from within. Visitors can experience the attraction during daylight hours or after dark, when its lighting creates a distinctive roadside landmark.
The sculpture is accessible to the public daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., year-round.
Route 66 Centennial Highlights Oklahoma's Highway Heritage
Oklahoma City contains approximately 51.5 miles of Route 66, while Oklahoma has more than 400 miles of the historic highway, giving the state more Route 66 mileage than any other.
The highway became an important transportation corridor connecting rural communities, businesses and travelers across Oklahoma. Its roadside attractions, restaurants and service stations helped shape the state's tourism history.
Eagle's artistic work, including the Kicks 66 project, reflects that roadside heritage. His creative portfolio at Ink Ranch highlights the visual style behind his public artwork.
The Kicks 66 time capsule dedication offers Oklahomans an opportunity to celebrate a century of Route 66 while preserving a snapshot of today's community for residents who will rediscover it 100 years from now. The November 12 ceremony is open to the public.
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