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Citizenship Celebration

Name: Citizenship Celebration
Start: 2026-09-25
End: 2026-09-25
Location: Mission

The Citizenship Celebration in Mission, British Columbia, honors over 30 local residents who have recently become Canadian citizens. Held at the Clarke Theatre as part of the city's Culture Days, this free public event features storytelling, music, and dance to welcome newcomers and celebrate the community's growing diversity.

Date: Sep 25, 2026
Location: Mission
Status: Starts today

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Citizenship Celebration

Date: Sep 25, 2026
Location: Mission

Citizenship Cultural events Community Celebration

Event summary

Highlights

Recognition ceremony for over 30 new Canadian citizens
Presentation of handcrafted wooden medallions
Short videos showcasing personal immigration stories
Live cultural music and dance performances

Organized by the City of Mission in partnership with the MCSS Local Immigration Partnership, the event recognizes individuals who have completed the journey to Canadian citizenship over the last decade. The program is designed to foster a welcoming atmosphere, utilizing short films and speeches to share the immigration stories of local residents and explain why they chose Mission as their home.

Activities during the evening include live performances of song and dance alongside traditional storytelling. A signature moment of the ceremony involves presenting each honored citizen with a commemorative wooden medallion. This celebration serves as the opening event for a weekend of cultural festivities in the city.

The event is open to all community members and offers free admission. It provides an opportunity for neighbors to gather, experience different cultural expressions, and support those who have recently achieved citizenship. The celebration runs for two and a half hours on Friday evening.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Clarke Theatre; missioncityrecord.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Mission

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