Giant leg lamp lights up small Oklahoma town, turning a Christmas classic into a year-round attraction

December 24, 2025

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Chickasha, Oklahoma, features a nearly 50-foot-tall leg lamp statue as a permanent attraction.
The statue is inspired by a famous scene from the 1983 movie 'A Christmas Story'.
Tim Elliot, CEO of Standley Systems, initiated the idea and raised over $1 million to fund the statue.
The project faced legal challenges from Warner Brothers, who issued a cease-and-desist letter.
Chickasha's economic development director stated they were not profiting from the lamp, leading to a halt in legal action from the entertainment company.
The leg lamp has significantly increased tourism in Chickasha, with visitors traveling from other states to see it.
The surge in tourism has led to increased business and investment in the town, including plans for a business park and downtown renovation.
The town also hosts the Chickasha Festival of Light, a well-known Christmas light show with millions of lights and a large Christmas tree.

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