Kool & the Gang Live at ArtsPark – Saturday, November 22

Get ready for a night of legendary music as Kool & the Gang, one of the most celebrated bands in music history, takes the stage at ArtsPark on Saturday, November 22 to headline the City of Hollywood's Centennial Celebration. Known for iconic hits like Celebration, Get Down on It, and Jungle Boogie, Kool & the Gang has been bringing audiences together with their unmistakable sound for decades.

The City of Hollywood will be celebrating 100 years with a three day event filled with music and entertainment. Starting Thursday, November 20 at the Hollywood Beach Bandshell, there will be a free concert along with plenty of giveaways and celebration for the City's Centennial.

Friday, November 21 will be the City's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at ArtsPark from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. We are expected a visit from a certain someone from the North Pole.

Finally, on Saturday, November 22--Kool & the Gang will rock the stage at ArtsPark with a FREE concert for everyone to enjoy from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Opening the evening will be the Dreamland Orchestra, setting the stage for a night of unforgettable entertainment.

The fun begins at 5 p.m. with several activities planned throughout the park, including a classic car show and giveaways to honor our Centennial year. For all things Centennial, including events this fall like Hollywierd, the Veteran's Day Barbecue at TY Park, The Annual Hollywood Cardboard Boat Race and the Candy Cane Parade, visit our dedicated Centennial Celebration webpage.

ABOUT KOOL & THE GANG:

Formed in the 1960s and co-founded by Robert "Kool" Bell on bass guitar, the band has become a global music phenomenon. With a career spanning more than 50 years, Kool & the Gang are 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, two-time Grammy Award winners, seven-time American Music Award winners, and recipients of numerous other honors, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Their music is preserved in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry, and their legacy is celebrated with artifacts displayed at both the Smithsonian Institution and the Grammy Museum Experience in Newark, NJ.

Beyond their timeless hits, Kool & the Gang continues to influence new generations of musicians. Their catalog is among the most sampled in Hip Hop history, with classics like Jungle Boogie serving as the foundation for countless tracks across decades of popular music.