The first of September is designated as National Chicken Boy Day, which celebrates the birth of a particular monument that can be viewed along Route 66 and is situated on North Figueroa Street in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
The original purpose of this 22-foot-tall fiberglass monument was the Chicken Boy Fried Chicken Restaurant, which was built in the 1960s. The monument was presented to artist Amy Inouye in 1984 when it was removed from the Downtown Los Angeles restaurant on Broadway. She would keep it in storage until she relocated it to its present location in 2007. Now a holiday is observed in honor of it.
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History of National Chicken Boy Day
Chicken Boy is a very well-known monument that stands in Los Angeles, California. It may be a little obscure, but that doesn’t make it any less amusing. The history of Chicken Boy begins in the 1960s, when this fiberglass monument with a man body and a chicken head was created. The Venice-based International Fiberglass Company, which also created the Muffler Man and Paul Bunyan outdoor advertising statues, created this statue.
The statue was put in storage for around 20 years before Inouye made the decision to install Chicken Boy atop her Highland Park art studio. The restoration of Chicken Boy was aided by the neighborhood. Installing Chicken Boy in her studio was done in part to add to the collection of chicken-themed novelty objects that Inouye had amassed over the years and was selling. The lovers of Chicken Boy can view these objects at a small museum.
Activities of National Chicken Boy Day
Visit Chicken Boy in person by traveling to Los Angeles, California, as a fun way to celebrate this day. The monument can be one of many enjoyable stops and tourist attractions along the road, as there are obviously many other things to do in LA.
One approach to honor National Chicken Boy Day may be to indulge in some fried chicken given that Chicken Boy was developed as a restaurant’s promotional ploy. Even while the original restaurant has sadly been gone for many years, other nearby fried chicken joints can still provide a great bucket of chicken in honor of the holiday.
Even though it won’t be 22 feet tall, making a miniature version of the statue with kids or friends would be a wonderful activity to celebrate National Chicken Boy Day. See how much fun it is to create a man with a chicken head holding a yellow bucket by looking up some images online, getting some modeling clay, and doing so!
Wishes, Messages and Quotes 2024
- We will always be reminded of our fondness for fast food by the man holding the bucket of chicken while standing tall. Everyone have a happy Chicken Boy Day.
- To grab a photo with the 22-foot-tall Chicken Boy, you must travel to Los Angeles if you truly want to celebrate Chicken Boy Day. Enjoy your day!
- On this day, we are all reminded by the distinctive statue of Chicken Boy. Happy Chicken Boy Day, everyone.
- Happy Chicken Boy Day! May your day be filled with clucks of joy and feathers of happiness. May you strut through life with confidence and embrace your inner chicken spirit.
- Whether you’re celebrating with a bucket of crispy fried chicken or doing the funky chicken dance, may this day bring you laughter, good food, and delightful memories.
Interesting facts
- Chicken Boy is a fiberglass sculpture that stands 22 feet tall.
- It is frequently referred to as the Statue of Liberty of Los Angeles.
- The Governor’s Historic Preservation Award went to Chicken Boy in 2010.
- The Highland Park Heritage Trust Preservation Award for 2009–2010 went to the Chicken Boy Statue.
- The International Fiberglass Company sold a Paul Bunyan statue to Chicken Boy, who then had it painted and altered.
- The Chicken Boy statue was saved because to community support and donations of money.
