Anaheim Walk of Stars

Anaheim Walk of Stars

The Anaheim Walk of Stars is a venue in Anaheim, California which honors those who have made significant contributions to Anaheim's and Orange County's national and international prominence. Recipients are honored with granite stars on sidewalks in the Anaheim Resort area, similar to the well-known Hollywood Walk of Fame. The venue's official website also cites similarities to venues in Las Vegas and Palm Springs.

The venue was started as part of a celebration of Anaheim's 150th anniversary. The current stretch is situated along the Harbor Boulevard pedestrian entrance to the Disneyland Resort.

Honorees as of April 2008 include:
* Walt Disney
* Carl Karcher
* Henry Samueli and his wife, Susan
* The Yorba Family
* The Taormina Family
* Gene Autry

Other nominees for honors include golfer Tiger Woods, singer Gwen Stefani, and television producer Josh Schwartz.

External links

* [http://www.anaheimwalkofstars.com/index.php Anaheim Walk of Stars — Official Site]
* [http://www.anaheim.net/administration/PIO/news.asp?id=778 Walt Disney's star on Anaheim Walk of Stars — Official Press Release]
* [http://www.anaheim.net/section.asp?id=150 Anaheim 150 — Official Site]
* [http://www.anaheim.net City of Anaheim — Official Site]


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