From maple syrup to hockey players and much more, we in Colorado appreciate our friendship and close ties with Canada,” Gov.

Governor Jared Polis ordered the Canadian flag to fly over the State Capitol for the new Colorado-Canada Friendship Day.

Polis will fly the Canadian flag and the Colorado State Capitol will be lit red and white in honor of Colorado’s strong partnership with Canada that evening.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis is raising the Canadian Flag at the State Capitol to celebrate March 15 as Colorado Canada Friendship Day.

Gov. Jared Polis welcomed Canadian Consul General Sylvain Fabi to the Capitol in preparation for the first annual "Colorado Canada Friendship Day," to be held on March 15.