Musicians, dancers and artists came together from the UK and Trinidad and Tobago in a celebration of Carnival on Jamaican Independence Day as part of Birmingham 2022 Festival.ACE dance and music came together with Black Voices, Mighty Jamma Steel Pan artists, Ebony Steel Band and Newtown Playboys to put on a spectacular afternoon presented by Bullring & Grand Central. Its Carnival was co-produced by ACE dance and music and Birmingham Hippodrome. in Birminghamplaceholder image
Musicians, dancers and artists came together from the UK and Trinidad and Tobago in a celebration of Carnival on Jamaican Independence Day as part of Birmingham 2022 Festival.ACE dance and music came together with Black Voices, Mighty Jamma Steel Pan artists, Ebony Steel Band and Newtown Playboys to put on a spectacular afternoon presented by Bullring & Grand Central. Its Carnival was co-produced by ACE dance and music and Birmingham Hippodrome. in Birmingham | Getty Images for Birmingham 2022

14 amazing photos of the Jamaica Day 2022 celebrations at Birmingham Festival during the Commonwealth Games

Jamaica Day marked its 60th anniversary in 2022 and there were some fantastic celebrations at the Birmingham Festival during the Commonwealth Games

There were so many highlights throughout the Commonwealth Games Birmingham Festival in 2022.

And one of the most colourful events was the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of Jamaica Day.

Events were held across Birmingham - with some huge celebrations in Victoria Square and around the Bullring.

This year we get to celebrate the legacy of the Commonwealth Games at the 10 day free Birmingham Festival being held around Centenary Square from Friday, July 28 to Sunday, August 6.

There will be a host of local performers, non-stop entertainment and delicious food and drink to enjoy.

Ahead of the festival here’s a look back at the 60th Jamaica Independence Day celebrations from 2022:

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