Alabama Man Goes Viral for Massive ‘USA 250’ Eagle Lawn Art Ahead of America’s 250th Birthday
“The eagle is 52 ft from wingtip to wingtip and 22 ft from head to tail.”
“USA 250” Eagle Lawn Art; Photo Courtesy of Ron Burkett
A man named Ron Burkett is going viral for his impressive lawn art created in honor of America’s upcoming 250th birthday.
Located in Trussville, Alabama, Burkett used a string trimmer to carefully cut a massive design into his lawn, featuring a large eagle with “USA 250” above it and stars placed on each side.
The detailed work has quickly caught attention online after photos and videos began circulating across social media.
Burkett also shared a behind-the-scenes look at the process, including drone footage that highlights the scale and precision of the design. In one photo, he even included a person standing nearby for scale, helping show just how massive the artwork really is.
According to Burkett, “The eagle is 52 ft from wingtip to wingtip and 22 ft from head to tail.”
This isn’t the first time his patriotic yard art has gone viral. Last year, Burkett used a pressure washer to create a giant Statue of Liberty design on his driveway, and surprisingly, it’s still visible today.
“If you look on the driveway, you can see the Statue of Liberty still there from last year,” he wrote in a caption.
“It’s still holding up pretty well a year later,” he added.
Social media users were quick to comment on Burkett’s art.
“WOW!!!!! OUTSTANDING!!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA,” one user wrote. Another added, “It’s magnificent! Thanks for being so creative and sharing it with us all! God bless you and the USA!!!
This week, people across the country will come together to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with festivities taking place in cities nationwide.
Country stars are joining in on the celebration, with performances planned in several locations, including Nashville, where a genre-spanning lineup will take the stage featuring The All-American Rejects, Boyz II Men, Brothers Osborne, Clint Black, Lauren Daigle, NE-YO, Nick Jonas, and Sublime, along with more than 30 local artists, bands, and DJs.
The celebration will culminate in the largest fireworks and drone show in Nashville’s history, making Music City one of the premier destinations for America250 festivities.
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