The United States Mission to Ecuador commemorated the 247th anniversary of U.S. independence with receptions in Quito and Guayaquil. The theme for both events focused on the state of Kentucky, which has a longstanding partnership with Ecuador since 1996 through the U.S. government’s State Partnership Program, led by the U.S. National Guard under the U.S. Department of Defense.
At the celebration in Quito, which took place at the Quito Bicentennial Center on Monday, July 3, 2023, the United States Ambassador to Ecuador and host of the event, Michael J. Fitzpatrick, welcomed honored guest President Guillermo Lasso, Foreign Minister Gustavo Manrique, other Ecuadorian government authorities, members of the armed forces, police, the diplomatic corps, representatives of civil society, the private sector, and NGOs.
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U.S. Marines during the U.S. National Anthem at the 4th of July event. Quito, Ecuador.
U.S. Marines presenting a gift of appreciation to President Guillermo Lasso. Quito, Ecuador.
Ambassador Michael J. Fitzpatrick; President Guillermo Lasso; DCM Debra Hevia; Minister of Foreign Affairs Gustavo Manrique, and their spouses. Quito, Ecuador.
Ambassador Michael J. Fitzpatrick with Ecuadorian Minister of Health, Dr. José Ruales. Quito, Ecuador.
Ambassador Michael J. Fitzpatrick delivers remarks. Quito, Ecuador.
U.S. Marines during Presentation of the Colors Ceremony at the 4th of July event. Quito, Ecuador.
U.S. Marines during Presentation of the Colors Ceremony at the 4th of July event. Quito, Ecuador.
President Guillermo Lasso delivers remarks. Quito, Ecuador.
Ambassador Michael J. Fitzpatrick with members of the civil society. Quito, Ecuador.
Ambassador Michael J. Fitzpatrick and President Lasso speak with guests during the event. Quito, Ecuador.
Ambassador Michael J. Fitzpatrick with his wife, Silvana, enjoying 4th of July fireworks. Quito, Ecuador.
4th of July fireworks, Quito, Ecuador.
Ambassador Michael J. Fitzpatrick enjoying 4th of July fireworks.Quito, Ecuador.
In Guayaquil, the reception was held on Friday, July 7 at the Hilton Colon Hotel and was hosted by Ambassador Fitzpatrick, together with the Acting Consul General in Guayaquil Timothy Stater. Together they welcomed special guest and Governor of Guayas, Francesco Tabacchi, and other local authorities, business leaders, members of academia, and members of law enforcement.
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Ambassador Michael J. Fitzpatrick delivers remarks. Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Guayas Governor, Francesco Tabacchi delivers remarks. Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Ambassador Michael J. Fitzpatrick with guests. Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Ambassador Michael J. Fitzpatrick delivers remarks. Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Ambassador Michael J. Fitzpatrick with DCM Debra Hevia, Acting General Consul Tim Stater, with their spouses. Guayaquil, Ecuador.
U.S. Marines during Presentation of the Colors Ceremony at the 4th of July event in Guayaquil
National Anthems at the 4th of July event. Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Ambassador Michael J. Fitzpatrick during Official Toast. Guayaquil, Ecuador.
4th of July event in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
4th of July fireworks, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
4th of July fireworks, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
