Anaheim/Orange County Walk of Stars
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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
Honorees as of July 2010 include:
- Walt Disney
- Carl Karcher
- Henry Samueli and his wife, Susan
- The Yorba Family, early settlers of Orange County and namesake of Yorba Linda
- The Taormina Family
- Gene Autry
- Monsignor John Sammon, Roman Catholic priest, chaplain of several police and fire departments in Orange and Los Angeles counties
- Bruno Serato, philanthropic Anaheim restaurateur
- Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield of The Righteous Brothers
- John and Donna Crean, founders of Fleetwood Enterprises and Orange County philanthropists
- Sammy Lee, Olympic gold medalist in diving
- Peter Muth, founder of ORCO Block Company and Orange County philanthropist
See also
External links
- Anaheim Walk of Stars official website
- Anaheim 150 official website
- City of Anaheim official website
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