U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the U.S. District Court of Arizona will welcome 30 new citizens Monday, July 4 during a special ceremony celebrating Independence Day at the Arizona Celebration of Freedom. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Daniel P. Collins will administer the Oath of Allegiance.
The 30 citizenship candidates hail from the following 29 countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, China, Congo, Croatia, Cuba, Ethiopia, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Mexico, Nepal, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Serbia, Somalia, Sudan, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen and Zimbabwe.
This ceremony is part of USCIS’ Independence Day celebration of our nation’s 246th birthday and the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. USCIS will welcome new U.S. citizens at naturalization ceremonies across the country July 1-8.
Ceremonies at special patriotic events celebrate the conclusion of an immigrant’s journey to citizenship and honor the commitment they’ve shown along the way. Events like Arizona Celebration of Freedom not only make these events meaningful for those who have voluntarily chosen to participate in American democracy and dedicated themselves to the country’s future, but they also reflect the strength and spirit of the United States.
Arizona Celebration of Freedom, which includes various exhibits, festivities and a fireworks display, is one of Mesa’s most popular events and the state’s largest Fourth of July celebration.
Tonight's ceremony begins at 5 p.m. at the City of Mesa Celebration of Freedom, 145 N. Centennial Way in Mesa.
USCIS encourages new citizens and guests to share their naturalization ceremony experiences and photos through social media using the hashtag #NewUSCitizen.
