The Hollywood sign is set to receive a fresh paint job, officials announced Thursday.
A crew of 10 workers will apply nearly 400 gallons of paint to the sign over the course of eight weeks.
Setup will begin Monday, and the project is expected to be completed in November. This year marks a centennial for the"The sign is the pride of Los Angeles and we are excited for fans all around the world to see this makeover for a very special 100th anniversary," said Jeff Zarrinnam, chair of the Hollywood Sign Trust.
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