Program Types & Tips Law Day Events for New Americans Naturalization Ceremonies The Law Day theme, Celebrate Your Freedom, is a natural fit for a speech to welcome new citizens. Contact the clerk of the U.S. District Court to find out when and where naturalization ceremonies are held and whether or not your organization can participate. Ask if a ceremony could be scheduled near May 1 to coincide with Law Day. Suggestions for your group's role include: providing a speaker or introducing a speaker, distributing packets of information sharing the costs of printing a program, or hosting a reception afterwards. A member of the judiciary or a bar association leader could speak on the freedoms U.S. citizens enjoy.  Or perhaps someone who was naturalized years ago could talk about how the concept of freedom attracts immigrants to America. The suggested talking points on freedom to worship and free expression could be the basis for a speech, which your speaker could personalize by adding his or her own experience. Your group may want to distribute materials on community resources or legal topics to the new citizens. Pocket-sized editions of the U.S. Constitution can be ordered from the Division for Public Education's online store or by phoning 800-285-2221. To avoid conflicts, check with the judge and clerk of court before inviting the media to attend. Be sure to coordinate publicity efforts with other community organizations involved and include them in your news release. If possible, have a professional photographer available take a group picture of the new citizens. A copy of the photo could later be sent to participants or used in your group's newsletter. A special Law Day naturalization ceremony can be particularly meaningful and a chance for all involved to celebrate freedom. We also have more information on presenting a program on naturalization. Reaching the Community Home | Program Types & Tips Home