Sister City Partnerships
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Sister Cities are long term partnerships between Tulsa and communities around the world.
These partnerships create opportunities for cultural exchange, global education, business development, travel, and community connection.
The result is a more globally engaged and welcoming Tulsa.
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Tulsa Global Alliance coordinates and supports the Sister Cities program on behalf of the City of Tulsa.
We work with volunteer Chairs, host families, schools, and community partners to plan exchanges, welcome delegations, and create global learning opportunities across the city.
Our role is to guide each partnership, provide structure, and connect people and organizations across Tulsa with our Sister Cities around the world.
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The Sister Cities movement began in 1956 to build friendships across borders through direct community connection.
Tulsa joined the movement in the 1980 and today has nine active partnerships around the world.
Learn more at Sister Cities International
Take a Tour of our Sister Cities
Click a logo to explore each Sister City
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Recent Sister City Activity
Sister City Signs Across Tulsa
These Sister City directional signs share Tulsa’s global story in parks, gathering places, and civic spaces across the city. Every sign highlights all nine Sister Cities and often includes meaningful dedications from families, businesses, and community leaders. The project continues to grow, with plans to place a sign in each of Tulsa’s nine City Council districts. You can also find the original Avenue of the Sister Cities sign on Main Street, dedicated in 2005 as an early symbol of Tulsa’s commitment to international friendship.
Get Involved!
Tulsa’s Sister City partnerships rely on volunteers, host families, and supporters who help build meaningful global connections.