Big Metal Roadrunner in La Quinta
A giant desert bird sculpture that once swung music fans at Coachella now has a permanent home in a traffic circle in La Quinta, California.

📜 A large metal sculpture of a roadrunner, originally an installation at the Coachella Music Festival, now a public art piece.🔍 Created by artist Don Kennell, it is 14 feet high and 35 feet long, made of steel, galvanized sheet metal, and glass.# Why Go📸 Unique and impressive public art🎶 Features a connection to Coachella's history🤝 Symbol of city-festival partnership📍 Easily accessible in downtown La Quinta✨ Great photo opportunity# Why Avoid⚠️ Located in a traffic circle, requires caution for viewing🚶‍♀️ Not interactive; the original swing feature has been removed# Cost💰 Free to view.# Getting ThereSituated in the center of a traffic rotary at Jefferson Street and Avenue 52. Look for nearby street parking.

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