New citizens welcomed at Festival of Nations
The Festival of Nations is under way in St. Paul, and Friday's events include a ceremony for new U.S. citizens.
U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson will preside over a naturalization ceremony Friday evening at the multicultural festival at St. Paul's RiverCentre.
Twenty new citizens from five continents are expected to participate in the ceremony.
The Festival of Nations runs through Sunday. The annual event includes food, music, dance and exhibits from around the world.
New this year is an exhibit called "One People, One Sky." It's a mini-planentarium that explores cultural folklore about the universe.
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