Center for New Americans

Education and Resources for Immigrants and Refugees in Western Massachusetts

July 4th Naturalization Ceremony

Congratulations to America’s newest citizens!

Our 18th Annual Naturalization Ceremony in Northampton was an unforgettable day filled with joy, community, and inspiration as we officially welcomed our country’s newest citizens.

This celebration wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of our incredible colleagues, volunteers, partners, and sponsors. Thank you to all who came out to celebrate our new neighbors.

Photo: Samuel Gelinas, Daily Hampshire Gazette, July 5th, 2026

Press Coverage

Daily Hampshire Gazette
‘A perfect day to become an American’

MassLive
’51 new citizens sworn in July 4 naturalization ceremony in Northampton’

Radio Interviews

WHMP’s Talk the Talk
‘Looking Ahead’, with Bill Newman and Amilcar Shabbaz

Laurie and Ursula with Bill Newman and Amilcar Shabbaz

Capturing the Joy: 2026 Photo Gallery

Samuel Gelinas, Daily Hampshire Gazette, July 5th 2026
Samuel Gelinas, Daily Hampshire Gazette, July 5th 2026
Samuel Gelinas, Daily Hampshire Gazette, July 5th 2026
Douglas Hook, MassLive, July 5th, 2026
Douglas Hook, MassLive, July 5th, 2026
Douglas Hook, MassLive, July 5th, 2026
Douglas Hook, MassLive, July 5th, 2026
Douglas Hook, MassLive, July 5th, 2026
Douglas Hook, MassLive, July 5th, 2026
Douglas Hook, MassLive, July 5th, 2026

2026 Program

2026 july 4 program-2 Download

Thank You to Our 2026 Event Sponsors:

Citizenship and Naturalization Archives

Celebrating Successes: Former Students and Clients Becoming New Americans
We extend warm congratulations to our former students and current clients who have recently taken their oath of allegiance to…
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Congratulations to Our New Citizens!
Center for New Americans (CNA) would like to welcome Hamid Bouelmirate, Oscar Gamboa, Basilwango Kibakuli, Katia Larissa Cardoso Ferraz-Wilchek, and…
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49 new citizens from 25 countries sworn in July 4th!
Center for New Americans held our 15th annual naturalization ceremony on July 4th. This year’s ceremony was smaller than usual…
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Volunteer-supported clinics support new citizens
Enthusiastic volunteers sign up to assist citizenship applicants at our monthly citizenship clinics. Several months later, we celebrate the client’s…
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Western Mass celebrates our new U.S. citizens!
Federal Magistrate Judge Katherine Robertson warmly welcomed 54 new citizens in front of a joyous crowd on the grounds of…
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February Naturalization Ceremony
On February 18, 2022, four Center for New Americans clients were naturalized in Springfield. Tabitha Muriithi, who is a citizenship…
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New Citizens!
Every month, people apply to become U.S. citizens with legal and/or preparation assistance from Center for New Americans. Congratulations to…
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Our 13th naturalization ceremony!
On July 2nd, Center for New Americans hosted our 13th annual ceremony. This ceremony is traditionally held on the lawn…
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Our citizenship client, Nestor, discusses his first U.S. Vote.
Our citizenship client, Nestor, newly naturalized, discusses his first vote in the U.S. Thank you to New England Public Media/Connecting…
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PROGRAM SITES (please send all mail to the Northampton address):

Northampton

Phone: (413) 587-0084

James House

42 Gothic Street

Northampton, MA 01060

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Amherst

Phone: (413) 239-9550

150 Fearing Street

Amherst, MA 01002

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Greenfield

Phone: (413) 772-0055

278 Main Street

Suite 311

Greenfield, MA 01301

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Springfield

Phone: (413) 587-0084

Central Branch of the Springfield Public Library

Springfield, MA 01105

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Our vision: Immigrants will acquire the tools to integrate economically and culturally into the community, and become self-sufficient.

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