2023 Annual Celebration

GRSCI’s Annual Celebration at the JW Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 6-9 PM Join us in our 2023 Annual Grand Rapids Sister Cities Celebration Celebrate milestones, sister city anniversaries, and new initiatives. It will be an evening of international fun, food and drinks, inspired by our Sister Cities: Bielsko-Biała, Poland Ga District, […]

2024 Celebration & Fundraiser

JW Marriott 235 Louis St NW,, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Dreaming Together: An Evening of International Fellowship The Sister Cities program brings people together – within our community and worldwide. Grand Rapids Sister Cities International’s annual celebration showcases the value of diversity, inclusion, and partnership between volunteers, businesses, philanthropists, community organizations, and the City. Together, we will continue to promote Grand Rapids internationally and build […]

Global Water Festival 2024

Canal Park 910 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Embark on a two-day water adventure at the annual Global Water Fest in Canal Park this July! Experience the thrill of Dragon Boat Races on the Grand River, featuring four majestic boats. Enjoy global cuisine, local art, and live entertainment at this free, family-friendly event by the Grand Rapids Asian Pacific Foundation. Immerse the power […]

Whistlestops for Ukraine – Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

The German Marshall Fund of the United States, the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, and Farm Journal are partnering on a multi-state public diplomacy initiative in support of Ukraine’s victory, recovery, and reconstruction. This whistlestop tour, headlined by GMF President Heather A. Conley and Howard Buffett, will foster conversations on how the war in Ukraine affects local, […]