Birmingham, USA | July 7 - 17, 2022

Opening Ceremony

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IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION

  • Time: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
    • Gates open at 6pm
  • DOWNLOAD YOUR MOBILE TICKETS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. CLICK HERE for more information on accessing your tickets
  • A clear bag policy is in effect, CLICK HERE for more information
  • Cashless event – All transactions credit card only
  • Artists: Nelly, Sara Evans, Sheila E., Tony! Toni! Toné!, Yolanda Adams, Bootsy Collins, ALABAMA, Bo Bice, Ruben Studdard, Taylor Hicks, Worth the Wait
  • PARKING OPTIONS
    • Park at Legion Field and take the blue line to the Hub at The Plaza 
    • Park at the World Games East Parking Hub and take the green line to the Hub at the plaza 
    • Street parking outside the perimeter – CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PERIMETER & PARKING OPTIONS
    • Paid Parking at BPA Deck 4 – 2128 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
    • Accessible Parking – Orange Lot – 1000 19th St. N, Birmingham AL
  • ADA PARKING OPTIONS
    • Limited parking is available for the BJCC. Vehicles must have a handicapped hang tag.
    • Orange Lot – 1000 19th St. N, Birmingham AL (Because of very limited parking in this area, motorists are encouraged to use the World Games East Parking lot, which is a PNC bank parking lot. A colorful World Games flag is at the East ADA lot.)
    • World Games East Parking Lot ADA shuttle – 5th Avenue South and 33rd Street South. Look for ADA signage, the colorful World Games flag and staff to help you find the right shuttle. Once on the shuttle, the ride should take about 15 minutes.
    • Legion Field- ADA parking and shuttles at Legion Field.
    • Once on the ADA shuttle, the shuttle will drop off at the ADA entry/exit at Protective Stadium at 12th Ave N and 25th Street N. The shuttles are wheelchair accessible. The ADA shuttle will be available for all of those in need.

The official introduction to The World Games 2022 and the City of Birmingham, the Opening Ceremony will be a colorful and entertaining celebration of sport.

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.

The ceremony will take place at Protective Stadium at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC).




OPENING CEREMONY PERFORMERS



NELLY

SARA EVANS

SHELIA E.


TONY! TONI! TONE!

YOLANDA ADAMS

BOOTSY COLLINS


ALABAMA

BO BICE

RUBEN STUDDARD


TAYLOR HICKS

WORTH THE WAIT


THE WORLD GAMES 2017, OPENING CEREMONY