Some of Alabama’s biggest stars fell on Birmingham Sunday night, July 17, 2022, as the Magic City said goodbye to The World Games 2022 during the Closing Ceremony.
The Star Spangled Banner was performed by musical group Worth the Wait and the flags - including the American Flag, the World Games flag and the Olympic flag - were lowered from Protective Stadium. From there, the flag was passed to representatives for the next hosting city.
Richie, who has not performed in his home state of Alabama for several years, took the stage at 11:00 p.m., opening with “Dancing on the Ceiling.”Lionel Richie at TWG Closing Ceremony During a night of musical and dance performances, also came a formal announcement and teaser of the next World Games. The honor of hosting the next World Games will be passed to
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