In anticipation of Wednesday's parade and ceremony celebrating the Lakers' NBA championship, the Coliseum is losing its homey cardinal and gold hues in favor of purple and gold colors. The famed stadium is undergoing several aesthetic changes prior to tomorrow's 12 p.m. rally that is expected to fill the Coliseum to capacity -- about 95,000 fans -- following the hour-long parade down Figueroa from Staples Center.
A stage has been set up, the peristyle end of the stadium features purple-and-gold banners and the steps have been colored purple. Take a look at some pictures from the Coliseum as workers go through preparations on Tuesday afternoon:
Laker banners commemorating the team's recent championship have been affixed where USC's Heisman jerseys usually hang in the peristyle end of the Coliseum.
A large stage has been set up at the east end of the Coliseum floor.
The Lakers hardwood floor has been transported from the Staples Center and set up on the stage for Wednesday's rally.
The steps from the peristyle of the Coliseum to the field -- usually cardinal for the Trojan Walk -- have been temporarily changed to purple for the Lakers' rally on Wednesday.
