It was the first World Youth Day held in either North America or an English - speaking nation .
The 1993 World Youth Day was held in 10 -- 15 August 1993 in Denver , Colorado .
World Youth Day was the first World Youth Day held in either North America or an English - speaking nation .
The 1993 World Youth Day was held in 10 -- 15 August 1993 in Denver , Colorado .