Route 66 gets more neon, this time at Josey Records

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More than 40 signs on Route 66 thanks to grant program Josey Records becomes the 40th neon sign to go up thanks to this grant. (Route 66 Commission)

June 06, 2022 at 3:37 pm CDT

TULSA, Okla. — Route 66 now has 40 neon signs as a grant program works to light up the Mother Road once again as we near the Route 66 Centennial.

Josey Records, on Route 66 near Peoria, now has a spinning neon turntable atop their business thanks in part to the Neon Sign Grant Program.

The City of Tulsa and Route 66 Commission teamed up for the grant program to revitalize the historic stretch of road. Officials say $40,000 a year will be given to business owners interested in new neon signs. Special zoning along Tulsa’s portion of Route 66 makes it easier for businesses to install neon signage than in any other parts of the city after a special overlay was established for the area.

Grants are first-come-first-serve, with a 50% financial match once the project is done.

Business can start the application process here.