July 4th brought Earth, Wind and Fire (works) to the Hollywood Bowl
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Earth, Wind & Fire, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic conducted by Thomas Wilkins, gave a heartfelt and spirited show on Wednesday at the Hollywood Bowl’s annual “July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular” on a beautiful night at the iconic venue in Hollywood
The band, founded in Chicago — Grammy Award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees in 2000 — had the crowd dancing and swooning with their hit songs like “Let’s Groove,” “Reasons,” “September,” “Shining Star,” “That’s the Way of the World,” and many more.
B. David Whitworth, member of the iconic band Earth Wind & Fire sings one the groups biggest hits during the July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Earth, Wind & Fire and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Thomas Wilkins on July 2, 2025 at the Hollywood Bowl. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
The July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Earth, Wind & Fire as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Thomas Wilkins, play on July 2, 2025 at the Hollywood Bowl. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Fans enjoy the July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Earth, Wind & Fire and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Thomas Wilkins on July 2, 2025 at the Hollywood Bowl. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
The July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Earth, Wind & Fire and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Thomas Wilkins on July 2, 2025 at the Hollywood Bowl. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Philip Bailey, the lead singer of the iconic band Earth Wind & Fire, sings a solo during the July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Earth, Wind & Fire and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Thomas Wilkins on July 2, 2025 at the Hollywood Bowl. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Fans enjoy the July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Earth, Wind & Fire and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Thomas Wilkins on July 2, 2025 at the Hollywood Bowl. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Earth, Wind & Fire and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Thomas Wilkins on July 2, 2025 at the Hollywood Bowl. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
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B. David Whitworth, member of the iconic band Earth Wind & Fire sings one the groups biggest hits during the July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Earth, Wind & Fire and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Thomas Wilkins on July 2, 2025 at the Hollywood Bowl. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
The Hollywood Bowl has a long tradition of presenting a three-night (July 2-4) concert and fireworks show to celebrate the July 4th holiday. Tickets still available for 7:30 p.m. shows.