Albany welcomes new citizens and Smash Mouth
By Patrick Dodson for Albany Proper
Smash Mouth may have brought some raw energy (and Shrek dolls) to Empire State Plaza, but the 26 new American citizens from 17 different countries were the real all-stars. Albany’s annual Fourth of July festivities brought the usual fireworks spectacular, out-dated superstar act, and my favorite part — the naturalization ceremony. Check out the pictures from the day below:
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