Just in time for Independence Day, 34 people from around the world became United States citizens during a naturalization ceremony held at the Strand Theatre in downtown Shreveport. The celebration, reported by both KSLA and klax-tv.com, took place on Friday, July 3, 2026 — making it one of the most meaningful ways the community could mark America’s 250th birthday weekend.
The Strand, one of Shreveport’s most beloved historic landmarks, provided a fitting backdrop for the milestone event. For each of the 34 new citizens, the ceremony represented the culmination of a personal journey toward becoming a full member of the American family — and the timing, on the eve of the Fourth of July, added an extra layer of significance to the occasion.
The naturalization celebration is a reminder of the enduring promise that draws people to the United States from every corner of the globe, and Shreveport was proud to be the place where 34 individuals spoke those words and made it official. Welcome, new Americans!
Sources: KSLA, klax-tv.com