Denver is connected to the world.
Be part of that connection. Through cultural exchange, international friendship, education, and citizen diplomacy, we bring Denver and the world closer together.
Explore Our Cities Get InvolvedThe world is closer than you think.
International friendship begins with people.
Denver Sister Cities International brings communities together through shared traditions, youth learning, cultural celebrations, delegation visits, and enduring relationships across borders.
Whether you’re interested in a particular city or simply curious about the world, there’s a place for you here.
Find Your Connection
Ten sister cities. Countless connections.
Discover the people, places, and cultures that connect Denver to communities around the world.
Takayama
Japan
Chennai
India
Brest
France
Potenza
Italy
Cuernavaca
Mexico
Kunming
China
Axum
Ethiopia
Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia
Nairobi
Kenya
Karmiel
Israel · Sister City
Explore our longstanding connection
Every sister city relationship has its own story. Some committees are especially active today; others offer opportunities to reconnect and build what comes next.
It starts with people.
From neighborhood gatherings to international exchanges, connection grows when we share experiences.
Celebrate cultures
Experience music, food, art, and traditions from around the world—right here in Denver.
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Build friendships
Meet international visitors, join local committees, and help sustain relationships across borders.
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Open doors for youth
Help young people discover new perspectives through cultural learning and international understanding.
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A history worth celebrating.
A future worth building.
Our international relationships endure because generations of volunteers, families, educators, and community partners believe friendship matters.
Our friendship with Dnipro.
In 2026, Denver established a friendship city relationship with Dnipro, Ukraine—an opportunity to build people-to-people connections and deepen mutual understanding.
Dnipro is a Friendship City, distinct from Denver’s ten formal Sister Cities.
Read About DniproYour global community is waiting.
You don’t have to travel far to make an international connection.
Become a member
Join people who care about friendship across cultures and help support DSCI’s international relationships.
Become a member →Join a committee
Have a connection to a particular country or city? Help shape the future of that relationship.
Connect with a committee →Attend an event
Meet neighbors, experience cultural traditions, and discover the international community in Denver.
Explore upcoming events →Volunteer
Share your skills, enthusiasm, and time. Volunteers make our programs and exchanges possible.
Ask about volunteering →Help build a more globally connected Denver.
Businesses and community partners help make cultural exchange, international education, and citizen diplomacy possible.
Explore opportunities to support DSCI while connecting your organization with Denver’s international community.
Corporate partnerships begin at $500.
Explore Corporate PartnershipsEvery connection has a story.
Discover the people, celebrations, and relationships that make Denver’s international community so special.
Celebrating 40 years of friendship with Kunming
In September 2026, Denver welcomed a delegation from Kunming to celebrate four decades of friendship and cultural exchange.
Read the story →Denver and Dnipro: A new friendship
Denver’s newest international relationship creates an opportunity to strengthen connections with the people of Dnipro, Ukraine.
Read the story →The people behind our sister cities
Meet the volunteers, committee leaders, and community members who help bring international friendship to life.
Meet our new Board →The world is happening here.
Discover celebrations, gatherings, educational programs, and opportunities to meet people from around the world.
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