Column: How the Bronx Walk of Fame has evolved — and why you should join us at the Bronx Ball

Since 1997, when the Bronx Walk of Fame was created by former Borough President Fernando Ferrer, the Bronx Tourism Council has celebrated the Bronx Ball each year in honor of the Walk's newest inductees.The Bronx Walk of Fame exists to honor people from this borough who have found great success in their field. Because there are so many success stories that start in the Bronx, the Bronx Walk of Fame has evolved significantly since the 1990s. In fact, in 2025, the Bronx Walk ofFame has over 125 st