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Residents Sworn In As Citizens During Taste Of Ethiopa Event

DENVER (CBS4) - A dozen residents of Denver's Montbello neighborhood were sworn in as U.S. citizens on Saturday.

The special ceremony took place in the afternoon during the fourth annual Taste of Ethiopa at Parkfield Lake Park.

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Ethiopian culture was on display with food, music, dancing, and art.

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Rep. Mike Coffman, a Republican who represents Colorado's sixth Congressional district, welcomed the new citizens in his keynote speech.

"Congratulations to our 12 new American citizens from the Ethiopan community that are here today, God bless you," he said.

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