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ANGELIQUE KIDJO
HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR CEREMONY
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
📍 7011 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028
📍 CEREMONY LOCATION
The Angelique Kidjo star will be located on the sidewalk in front of the Marshalls store, at the 7011 Hollywood Boulevard area, directly across Hollywood Boulevard from the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
🚇 METRO B LINE
The Metro B Line subway is one of the easiest ways to reach the ceremony.

Station: Hollywood/Highland
Location: Hollywood Boulevard & Highland Avenue

The station is directly beneath Ovation Hollywood, approximately a short walk from 7011 Hollywood Boulevard.

From the station:
  1. Exit at Hollywood/Highland.
  2. Walk east along Hollywood Boulevard.
  3. Continue toward the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel / 7011 Hollywood Boulevard.
  4. Follow event-day pedestrian directions and LAPD/Walk of Fame personnel.
The Metro B Line connects Hollywood with North Hollywood, Universal City, Hollywood/Vine, Hollywood/Western, and Downtown Los Angeles/Union Station.

Regular Metro fare: approximately $1.75 one way.
Metro accepts TAP, credit/debit cards, Apple Wallet and other approved payment methods.
🚌 METRO BUS SERVICE
Metro Line 212 — Hawthorne/Lennox Station → Hollywood/Highland. Particularly useful for passengers coming from the south/west side of Los Angeles.

Metro Line 217 — Serves Hollywood Boulevard and connects the Hollywood area with destinations including Fairfax and La Cienega/Jefferson.

Metro Line 222 — Provides service through the Hollywood area, including the Hollywood/Highland vicinity.

Metro Line 2 — Operates along Sunset Boulevard and provides connections into Hollywood.

Metro Line 180 / 181 / 182 — Additional connections between Hollywood and communities to the east/northeast, including Los Feliz and Pasadena-area destinations.
🚌 DASH HOLLYWOOD
The LADOT DASH Hollywood bus is another inexpensive option for getting around Hollywood.

DASH Hollywood operates through the Hollywood area, including stops at:
  • Highland & Hollywood
  • Hollywood & Wilcox
  • Hollywood & Cahuenga
  • Hollywood & Vine
  • Argyle & Yucca
  • Franklin & Argyle
The Highland & Hollywood stop is particularly useful for the Walk of Fame ceremony. DASH Hollywood currently operates every day, except specified holidays.
🥇 HOLLYWOOD GALAXY PARKING
Address: 7021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028
Parking entrance: 1728 N. Sycamore Avenue.

Multi-level underground parking. Prominent businesses: LA FITNESS, TARGET.

Current published rates:
  • $2.50 every 15 minutes
  • $20 daily maximum Monday–Thursday
  • $20 daily maximum Friday before 5:00 PM
  • $20 flat rate Friday after 5:00 PM
  • $20 flat rate Saturday & Sunday
Payment: Cash, credit and debit cards.
🥈 OVATION HOLLYWOOD PARKING
Address: 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028
Parking entrance: Highland Avenue in front of Loews Hollywood OR Orange Court between Hollywood Boulevard and Franklin Avenue.

Current published rates:
  • $2.50 every 20 minutes
  • $7.50 per hour
  • $25 daily maximum
  • $35 daily maximum for valet
  • $20 evening rate Thursday–Saturday when entering after 10:00 PM
  • $11 early-bird rate Monday–Friday when entering 7:00–9:00 AM and exiting by 4:30 PM
Participating businesses offer parking validations. Parking is usually only $3 for 4 hours with validation.
🥉 VALET PARKING — HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT HOTEL
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
7000 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028

Valet parking: Available 24 hours. $75 per night (includes full in/out privileges and taxes). Restaurant / Short-Term Visitor Valet Parking: Typically charged at a 3-hour rate for guests dining or visiting on-site venues.
🥉 PARKING AT 6922 HOLLYWOOD BLVD.
Address: 6922 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028

Current online parking information lists rates beginning around $12.50, but rates can vary by time, reservation and event demand.
🥇 METERED STREET PARKING
There are metered street parking spaces throughout Hollywood. Most meters take coins and credit/debit cards. Be sure to read posted signs before parking.
🥇 NEIGHBORHOOD STREET PARKING
You may potentially find free street parking in select neighborhoods throughout Hollywood. Most neighborhoods have permit-based parking. Be sure to read posted signs before parking.
🚕 RIDESHARE / DROP-OFF
Uber and Lyft can be convenient, but Hollywood Boulevard may have restricted drop-off and pickup areas during the ceremony.

If Hollywood Boulevard is closed or restricted, drivers may be directed to a nearby side street.

Follow LAPD, event personnel and temporary traffic signs rather than attempting to drive directly to the star location.
⚠️ EVENT-DAY REMINDER
Parking rates, street restrictions, pedestrian access, drop-off zones and traffic controls can change for the ceremony. Follow LAPD, event personnel and temporary signs on August 18, 2026.
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