Groundbreaking of Walk of Fame

Date: February 8, 1960 • Location: Hollywood, United States

The official groundbreaking of the Walk of Fame took place in Hollywood, Los Angeles, in California.

Groundbreaking, also known as cutting, sod-cutting, turning the first sod, turf-cutting, or a sod-turning ceremony, is a traditional ceremony in many cultures that celebrates the first day of construction for a building or other project. Such ceremonies are often attended by dignitaries such as politicians and business people.