Paris' "Grande Roule" -- or Big Wheel -- was built in 1999 as part of the city's Millennium Celebration.
With 50,000 individuals light bulbs stretching its 200 foot height.
Its central location on the Place de la Concorde -- between the Champs Ellysee and the Louvre -- ensured that all visitors to the city caught a glimpse, if not a ride.
When I was there it was not working just lighted up, still an nice picture.