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The Mile Post Sign in Pioneer Courthouse Square shows many different destinations and their distances from Portland.

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Take a trip around the world to visit Portland’s sister cities

Get to know the Rose City’s distant relatives.

November 21, 2023

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Ben McBee

US 7th Fleet band performs at Sapporo Snow Festival on a stage made of snow.

Travel and Outdoors

Portland’s sister city: Sapporo, Japan

Set your sights on Hokkaido’s capital, which has rich sporting history and ramen culture, plus reasons to visit during all four seasons.

January 18, 2024

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Ben McBee

Trees frame a view of Mutare, Zimbabwe, which sits at the bottom of a verdant valley with high mountain peaks rising behind it on the horizon.

Travel and Outdoors

Portland’s sister city: Mutare, Zimbabwe

This historic trade hub serves as a gateway to the Eastern Highlands’ national parks, fascinating visitors with rugged mountains and museums.

April 10, 2024

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Ben McBee

Pagodas line either side of a long walkway which ends in a massive Buddha statue at the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum.

Travel and Outdoors

Portland’s sister city: Kaohsiung, Taiwan

This bustling port on the Republic of China’s south coast is known for its cultural and religious sites, shopping, world-class cuisine, and natural beauty.

June 8, 2023

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Ben McBee

Suzhou's Gate to the East building sits on the edge of a blue lake, surrounded by city skyscrapers.

Travel and Outdoors

Portland’s sister city: Suzhou, People’s Republic of China

Historic gardens and towering skyscrapers fit together in the Jiangsu province’s most populous city.

February 15, 2024

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Ben McBee

A panoramic view of Bologna shows terracotta roofs, Renaissance architecture, and distant green hills.

Travel and Outdoors

Portland’s sister city: Bologna, Italy

Say buongiorno to beautiful architecture, rich cuisine, and fascinating history in the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region

October 25, 2022

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Ben McBee

Travel and Outdoors

Portland’s sister city: Ulsan, South Korea

For being more than 5,000 miles apart, the two cities have loads in common, including a love for roses and successful soccer teams, public transportation built on lightrails and bridges, and rich culture and history.

January 12, 2022

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Ben McBee

Templo Expiatorio is illuminated against a sunset sky in Guadalajara.

Travel and Outdoors

Portland’s sister city: Guadalajara, Mexico

Visit the home of mariachi music, where food and architecture create a magical experience.

July 13, 2022

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Ben McBee

Two Mexican folkloric dancers with red ribbons in their hair twirl their long, colorful skirts outside on a sunny day.

Events

Oregon’s largest multicultural festival returns to Portland for Cinco de Mayo

The Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta embraces Mexican culture through food, performances, activities, and shopping May 3-5 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

April 30, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

A family raised their hands inside a tiger on a CityFair carnival ride.

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Use all 5 senses to enjoy the Portland Rose Festival

Don’t stop at simply sniffing the flowers — but please, take your time — as you experience the city’s longest-running celebration.

May 23, 2024

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Ben McBee