Eager fans, meanwhile, hurried up the famed boulevard, past the terrazzo stars that honor filmdom’s greatest legends.

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There, in a famous forecourt, where stars have left their hands and footprints, a time honored ceremony was about to begin.

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Disney tunes wafted across the courtyard, as eager fans got their cameras and autograph books ready, straining the velvet rope that lined the red carpet.

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Suddenly, an announcer’s voice boomed out, introducing Johnny Grant, the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood. As the crowd welcomed him with applause, Grant entered through the doors of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, and made his way onto the specially prepared stage.

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Johnny Grant welcomed everyone, and explained why they were there.

He began, “This morning I’m honored to be standing in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater in the Forecourt of the stars, that legendary place where the most classic stars of Hollywood are immortalized…by placing their hands in wet cement!�?

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“Today we’re thrilled to celebrate an enduring Disney star right here at Grauman’s Chinese Theater,�? he continued, “the historic location where so many classic films have come to life on the silver screen. We’re about to honor the stars of a Disney classic that has remained popular for the past 67 years-‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’.�?

Grant then offered some historical perspective, saying, “When Walt Disney’s ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ debuted in 1937, the industry saw history in the making. It was the first full-length animated feature ever made! The realistic animation, spectacular color, beloved songs and timeless characters enchanted audiences the world over. The achievement was so amazing, that do you know what happened?�? Grant answered his own question: “Walt Disney was honored with a Special Oscar and seven miniature Oscars for producing ‘a significant screen innovation which has charmed millions and pioneered a great new entertainment field for the motion picture industry.’�?