A Cal Poly alumnus will get his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday.
Weird Al Yankovic, known for his parody songs and comedic music videos, revealed the big announcement on Twitter earlier in August.
The time has finally come… On Aug. 27 at 11:30 AM I’ll be getting my very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (6914 Hollywood Blvd., right across the street from the Chinese Theatre). The ceremony is FREE and open to the public, so come on down!!
— Al Yankovic (@alyankovic) August 13, 2018
He tweeted Sunday that his star will be unveiled Monday morning and he will speak with National Radio Hall of Fame member Dr. Demento and comedian Thomas Lennon.
Hey, Los Angeles! Tomorrow morning at 11:30 I’m getting my star on the Walk of Fame (6914 Hollywood Blvd). I’ll be speaking along with my pals @drdemento and @thomaslennon. Come on out and help us celebrate, won’t you??
— Al Yankovic (@alyankovic) August 26, 2018
Yankovic retweeted a picture of his start being made.
@alyankovic star is being made as we speak!!! pic.twitter.com/4BAPhlnKqi
— HOLLYWOOKIEE.COM (@hollywookiee) August 23, 2018
Yankovic was inducted into the Cal Poly journalism department’s Mustang Media Hall of Fame in 2016.
