10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saint Martin de Porres High School
6202 St Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103

Join Global Cleveland for America 250: From Newcomers to Nation Builders, a Welcoming Week panel discussion celebrating Cleveland as a city built by generations of newcomers.

Held in partnership with St. Martin de Porres High School and sponsored by America 250-Ohio, this special program will explore different chapters of Cleveland’s history and the communities that have helped build and strengthen our city over time. The conversation will highlight early immigrant roots in Cleveland, the lasting civic and cultural contributions of communities such as Irish, Slovenian, Italian, and Ukrainian Clevelanders, and the experiences of newer communities, including Cleveland’s Congolese community.

As part of the America 250 commemoration, panelists will reflect on how immigrant communities have contributed to Cleveland’s past and present, while also looking ahead to the next 250 years. The discussion will consider how established immigrant communities can support, guide, and learn from newer newcomer populations as Cleveland continues to grow as a welcoming and globally connected city.

Registration is required, and space is limited!

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
2800 Archwood Ave, Cleveland, OH 44109

Celebrando is dedicated to honoring the rich cultural heritage of the Hispanic and Latino communities in Cleveland. It’s a vibrant and engaging occasion filled with music, dance, and traditional cuisine, as well as educational and artistic presentations.

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cuyahoga County Public Library – Parma-Snow Branch
2121 Snow Road, Parma, Ohio 44134

Join Global Cleveland at our job and resource fair! Meet international-friendly employers and pick up information and resources from our partners to help you thrive in our region. Participate in free resume preparation and professional headshots!

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
May Dugan Center
4115 Bridge Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cleveland City Hall Rotunda
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114

A City of Cleveland Welcoming Week event, in partnership with Global Cleveland, highlighting Cleveland’s identity as a welcoming and globally connected city. 

The conversation will focus on the international state of the city and Cleveland’s role as a home for newcomers, immigrants, refugees, international leaders, and global communities. 

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Independence High School and Field House Convention Center
6354 Selig Drive, Independence, OH, 44131