Windrush Day Flag Rising

Join the Windrush National Day of Observance at Victoria Square for a flag raising ceremony, procession troupe and performance as part of the Birmingham Windrush '78' Calendar of Events, brought together by ‘Why are West Indian's’ Project & Blackstory Partnership CIC.

In recognition of the 78th anniversary of Windrush Day, these celebratory events will acknowledge Birmingham’s Windrush Generation who contributed to the rebuilding of England, paving the way for future generations. Jamaica and a number of Caribbean islands were under British rule when World War II devastated the United Kingdom. England called out to the people of the West Indies to help rebuild the ‘Mother’ country and we responded. On the 21st June 1948 the SS Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks, on 22nd June the passengers (many from Jamaica) disembarked the ship. The mass migration from West Indies to England is known as the Windrush Generation. In 2018, the government announced the 22 June as National Windrush Day of observance.

Blackstory Partnership CIC is a Birmingham-based collective that seeks to produce and promote high quality arts, cultural events and activities that communicates an honest and well-rounded view of Black History using an innovative and diverse approach. This collective is a fusion between Audrey Hayles Parkes, Mykal 'Wassifa' Brown, Paulette Francis-Green and Carmen Wright. Our intention is to acknowledge, refresh and respect Black history, culture and narrative. Reflecting on the struggles, triumphs, lessons and legacies in order to educate, empower and motivate current and future generations.

Supporters

Windrush Legacy Football Tournament - McDonalds
Windrush Dominoes Tournament - Birmingham City Council Ladywood NNS, Legacy Centre of Excellence
Windrush Flag rising & Procession – ‘Why are West Indian's’ Project WAWI

Twitter - @BlackstoryP
Instagram - @blackstorypartnership
Facebook – Blackstory

Media and Marketing Contact Paulette Francis-Green email [email protected] or [email protected] telephone 07545541292

Event details

Where

Victoria Square, Birmingham, B1 1BD

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When

Start: 22^nd June, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 22^nd June, 2026 at 1:00pm

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