As the Academy Awards approach, Hollywood begins transforming into the center of the film industry. Long before the first celebrity arrives or the first award is announced, the streets around the Dolby Theatre start changing as crews prepare for one of the biggest nights in entertainment.
Visitors walking through Hollywood Boulevard this week are already seeing the early stages of that transformation. Barriers, equipment, and event crews are slowly turning the area into the famous red carpet space that millions of viewers will see on television.
One local creator recently shared a quick look at what the setup actually looks like right now.
A Local Look at the Oscars Setup on Hollywood Boulevard
In a TikTok video, creator @Vanessa Daily shared a behind-the-scenes look at the preparations happening along Hollywood Boulevard ahead of this weekend’s ceremony.
Because she walks through the area regularly, she decided to show viewers what the street looks like as the Oscars setup begins. The clip captures early stages of the red carpet preparation, with parts of the boulevard already blocked off while crews begin building the event infrastructure.
Although the space still looks more like a construction zone than a glamorous event location, the transformation into the Oscars red carpet is clearly underway.
@byvanessadaily The Oscars are this Sunday, March 15th and the red carpet is already being setup on Hollywood Blvd. Since I walk by here all the time, I figured I’d share a little behind-the-scenes look. Just showing you guys what’s happening here in Hollywood. 🎬 Do you still watch the Oscars or not anymore? 👀 #Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars2026 #Hollywoodblvd
Turning a Busy Street Into the Oscars Red Carpet
Preparing for the Academy Awards requires far more than simply rolling out a carpet.
Large portions of Hollywood Boulevard are typically closed days before the ceremony so workers can install staging platforms, lighting equipment, and designated areas for reporters and photographers. Security checkpoints and broadcast equipment are also added to manage one of the most widely covered entertainment events in the world.
The setup process involves hundreds of workers coordinating everything from camera positions to crowd control before the show begins.
By the time the ceremony airs on television, the space will look completely different from the early construction phase seen in the video.
The Build-Up Before Hollywood’s Biggest Night
For movie fans, even small glimpses of the preparation process can add to the excitement of awards weekend.
Seeing the red carpet area being built reminds viewers that the ceremony is approaching quickly. It also highlights how much work goes into creating the polished spectacle that audiences see during the broadcast.
From lighting rigs to media platforms, nearly every part of the Oscars environment is carefully constructed in the days leading up to the event.
Fans Are Already Talking About the Ceremony
In the comments under the video, viewers quickly began sharing their thoughts about the upcoming Academy Awards.
Some commenters said they still enjoy watching the Oscars each year, while others admitted they mainly follow the winners through social media updates. A few viewers also mentioned that seeing the setup underway makes the event feel closer.
For now, Hollywood Boulevard is still in preparation mode.
But by Sunday night, the same stretch of street will become one of the most photographed red carpets in the world.
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