Look, the United States is a hot mess, but at least we get a three-day weekend out of its birthday. Make the most of it at events from the Pioneer Square Fest to Seafair 4th of July. For more suggestions, check out our top event picks of the week and our July events guide.
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COMMUNITY
40th Annual Naturalization Ceremony
Head down to Seattle Center this Friday for a patriotic activity I wholeheartedly support: the swearing-in and welcoming of hundreds of new US citizens from around the world. Immigrants really do make America great, and the path to citizenship is not an easy one, which makes this ceremony a very important occasion to many of the participants. The schedule includes a performance of the national anthem accompanied by a brass band, a Native American welcome, and a gospel rendition of “America the Beautiful.” SHANNON LUBETICH
(Fisher Pavilion, Uptown, free)
