Watch this 4-year-old jump for joy when her classmates surprise her on adoption day

Ronnie Li, USA TODAY

May 8, 2024 at 1:48 p.m.

Four-year-old Brianna-Cate's adoption day was already special but became even more so when some mystery guests surprised her outside the courtroom.

Her new parents, David and Christine West from Alliance, Nebraska, had been waiting for three years to complete her adoption. The little girl's birth parents were the couple's best friends but were tragically killed in a road accident.

After the emotional moment when Brianna's adoption was finalized, the family was greeted by a surprise gathering outside the courtroom, waiting to share their celebration.

Watch the video above to witness an adoption day surprise!

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Watch this girl's friends surprise her to celebrate her adoption

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