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The International Pow Wow's first Los Angeles visit since 2004 kicked off with a gala at the Hollywood & Highland Center and a chance for guests to see the Cirque du Soleil show, "Iris."

A fireworks show over Hollywood & Highland added drama and celebrated 125 years of Hollywood at International Pow Wow's opening-night gala.

Invited guests accessed the event through a grand red carpet along the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Cirque performers from the film-centric show "Iris" entertained the crowd.

Universal Studios Hollywood hosted a party for 6,000 attendees on Monday night.

The centerpiece of the night's experiences was an advance ride on the new giant-scale attraction, “Transformers: The Ride 3-D.”

An array of entertainment, food options, and costumed characters rounded out the experience in the theme park. Themed dessert stations offered sweets matched up to rides, like a circus-style station inspired by the Simpsons attraction.

After a change of venue due to weather, Pow Wow's closing-night gala took to the Event Deck at L.A. Live.

Dedicated areas within the party space celebrated various local destinations, like Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Pasadena, and wine regions.

An array of entertainers took to the main stage at the far end of the tent.

Earth, Wind & Fire served as the headline entertainment.

Projections enlivened a circular central screen.