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Newly naturalized citizens take an oath of allegiance during the citizenship ceremony at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

The ceremony is in partnership with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and will be officiated by the Honorable Roger L. Gregory, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

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Spend the Fourth of July experiencing an inspirational ceremony as 75 candidates get sworn in as newly naturalized US citizens at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 10:30 a.m.

Following the free ceremony, guests are invited to step outside for a celebration on the Dominion Energy Plaza featuring live music, face painting, a bounce house, and birthday cake to commemorate the anniversary of American independence.

Afterward, check out the museum galleries (hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. that day). Purchase tickets online.

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