It was a party but a few introductory speeches were made. The acoustics and noise were terrible (it was a party!) but you can hear enough from the videos below.

Global Cleveland Board Chairman Baiju Shah

Cuyahoga County Executive Ed Fitzgerald

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson

A new wall to honor Cleveland's Sister Cities was unveiled.

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, Huntington Bank President Dan Walsh and Global Cleveland Board Chair Baiju Shah

The party had cultural performances, jugglers and a special appearance from some 20' tall Parade the Circle characters.

Jugglers from St Ignatius HS

Parade the Circle visitor

Parade the Circle chair Robin Van Lear with friend

ClevelandPeople.Com Rusyn Ambassador Laurel Tombazzi

Cari Reddick, Kauser Razvi and Frank Nichols
from Strategic Urban

Townsmen Band

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Global Cleveland Launch PartyCleveland City Hall RotundaMay 24, 2011

Global Cleveland Launch Party
Cleveland City Hall Rotunda
May 24, 2011