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Getting to Ravinia: Parking, Rideshare & Train
$25 Parking • Park and Ride Open • Free Metra UP-N Train
Park in the West Parking Lot at 201 Ravinia Park Rd. The lot opens 1 hour before the listed “Public Gates” time.
Shuttles from the free Park and Ride lot in downtown Highland Park begin running 30 minutes before the listed “Public Gates” time.
Alert your driver: Uber, Lyft, and other car services must use one of the following parking lots to drop off and pick up guests.
- West Parking Lot (201 Ravinia Park Rd) — inbound access allowed up to 30 minutes before the end of the performance
- Braeside Train Station (10 N. St. Johns Ave) — ¼ mile walk from Ravinia
- Ravinia Train Station (680 St. Johns Ave) — ½ mile walk from Ravinia
- No drop-offs or pick-ups are allowed on public streets. If Highland Park Police or Ravinia staff redirect traffic, please follow those instructions.
Ride the Metra Union Pacific North Line train to and from our main entrance for free with your Ravinia ticket.
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About the Performance
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Since the 1970s, Earth, Wind & Fire has had audiences grooving with the band’s unique fusion of jazz, R&B, and pop. Founded by drummer, bandleader, songwriter, kalimba player, and vocalist Maurice White, EWF combines high-caliber musicianship, wide-ranging musical genre eclecticism, and ’70s multicultural spiritualism.
Speaking on the band’s legacy, White explained, “I wanted to do something that hadn’t been done before. I wanted our music to convey messages of universal love and harmony without force-feeding listeners’ spiritual content.”
Last seen at Ravinia in 2018, EWF will return for an electrifying evening of iconic hits, including “September,” “Let’s Groove,” “Boogie Wonderland,” and “After the Love Has Gone.” With a sound that remains as dynamic and uplifting as ever, the band’s current lineup includes Philip Bailey (vocals, kalimba, conga, percussion), Verdine White (bass, percussion, vocals), and Ralph Johnson (vocals, drums, percussion), alongside a powerhouse ensemble of musicians bringing their legendary catalog to life.
Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Earth, Wind & Fire continues to influence generations of artists and fans. Their timeless grooves, rich harmonies, and infectious energy make every performance an unforgettable celebration of music and movement.
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