Forget storybooks, dragons have taken over in East Tulsa.

Dragons land in East Tulsa

The Global District unveiled its new Dragon Trail, featuring 12 colorful dragon bike racks painted by local artists. Each dragon comes with a story, a name, and even a QR code that unlocks a digital map leading visitors to all 12 stops.

Art with a personal touch

For Tulsa artist Noeli Lira, the project was more than just painting a dragon.

"It's really cool because I used to play around here,” Lira said. “I grew up in east Tulsa, so seeing my art somewhere where that shaped me as a person is really cool. It's really full circle for me."

Her two-year-old son, Marcello, even helped her add finishing touches.

Celebrating culture through art

The project was designed to celebrate the diversity of Tulsa’

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