Yolanda Adams, Alabama, Nelly, The Blind Boys of Alabama and MORE to perform at The World Games 2022 in Birmingham
Presented by Alabama Power, the presentation will feature live entertainment, special effects, honorable dignitaries and a parade of athletes representing more than 100 countries. Produced by Birmingham-based LRY Media Group, the Opening Ceremony will celebrate Birmingham’s past, present and future.
Spoken word artist, musician, educator, and Birmingham native, Sharrif Simmons will deliver a poem during the Opening Ceremonies. On July 17th at Protective Stadium, the grand finale of The World Games 2022 – One WorldOne People: Celebrating Legacy, Achievement & Unity – will commemorate The Games with incredible performances and the opportunity for athletes, fans and volunteers to bid farewell to Birmingham. Presented by Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, the final presentation will include the ceremonial passing of The World Games flag to representatives of the 2025 host city: Chengdu, China.
“The World Games will bring a once-in-a-lifetime level of focus and attention to Birmingham and Alabama,” says Dr. Henry Panion, Artistic Director of The World Games 2022. “It is our goal to showcase and celebrate the very best of Alabama in presentations that are both festive and reflective, commemorating our past yet articulating the hope of our future. I wanted to combine the elements of Olympic ceremonies and Super Bowl half-time shows, with the best of my true loves...
The World Games are returning to the United States in 2022 for the first time in more than 40 years. This year over the course of 11 days,
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