Photo of the day: Journey gives fans at Stadium of Fire a lot to believe in
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Journey lead vocalist Arnel Pineda walks the stage as the band plays at the Stadium of Fire in Provo on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utahns had a lot to believe in Saturday as legendary rock group Journey headlined the Stadium of Fire festivities.
The night of patriotic celebration at BYU’s LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo also included a flyover by F-35 jets from Utah’s Hill Air Force Base and a fireworks show — the biggest in the nation, according to organizers — followed by a family friendly street dance party.
And the party reached far beyond Utah as Stadium of Fire was televised to more than 1 million military men and women in over 100 countries via the American Forces Network.
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Journey has 25 gold and platinum albums and 19 top-40 singles in the U.S. to the band’s name, including hits like “Don’t Stop Believin,’” “Open Arms,” “Separate Ways,” “Faithfully,” and “Lights.” With more than 48 million albums sold in the U.S. alone, they are in the top 25 best-selling bands in American history, and were recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Fireworks explode in front of the moon over LaVell Edwards Stadium at the Stadium of Fire in Provo on Saturday, July 1, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Fireworks explode over LaVell Edwards Stadium at the Stadium of Fire in Provo on Saturday, July 1, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Fans cheer as Journey headlines the show at the Stadium of Fire in Provo on Saturday, July 1, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Becky Long, representing veteran George Ciampa, sheds tears during a military recognition at the Stadium of Fire in Provo on Saturday, July 1, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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F-35s from Hill Air Force Base in Ogden perform a flyover at the Stadium of Fire in Provo on Saturday, July 1, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Journey lead vocalist Arnel Pineda smiles at fans while performing at the Stadium of Fire in Provo on Saturday, July 1, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Lead guitarist Neal Schon holds up a his arm during a solo as Journey headlines the show at the Stadium of Fire in Provo on Saturday, July 1, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Fans cheer and sing along with Journey as they perform at the Stadium of Fire in Provo on Saturday, July 1, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Some older and some younger fans sing along as Journey headlines the show at the Stadium of Fire in Provo on Saturday, July 1, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Journey lead vocalist Arnel Pineda walks the stage as the band plays at the Stadium of Fire in Provo on Saturday, July 1, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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A woman looks at her phone as other fans hold up their phone lights during a performance by Journey at the Stadium of Fire in Provo on Saturday, July 1, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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