May 31, 2010: Metropolis, IL Superman Statue Receives Fresh Coat of Paint

Here in Metropolis things are taking shape for the 32nd Annual Superman Celebration. The smells of kryptonite rock candy and funnel cakes are in the air. For the small group of people that are die hard Superman fans year round, June also means… time to paint the statue.
Throughout the year more than 60,000 people stop in Metropolis, Illinois and visit our world famous Superman statue. When the winter weather leaves, it’s time for Superman to get a fresh coat of paint. Our crew (pictured below) has been working very hard the past few days to get the statue ready for the celebration, even fighting off a thunderstorm or two along the way.