PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- This Independence Day is one that 13 children will likely never forget.
Thursday afternoon, they became United States citizens.
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The ceremony took place at the Betsy Ross House where they were administered the Oath of Allegiance.
The young ones received citizenship through their naturalized parents.
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"It's truly special that you are all becoming citizens on Independence Day - nearly a block from Independence Hall, the birthplace of our country that you can now call your own," Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said. "We know that we are a more vibrant city because of our diversity, and look at the beauty of the diversity sitting here today."
Dressed in their patriotic best, the kids range from 6 to 12 years old. Their parents prouder than ever.