San Sebastián de los Reyes Honors Golden Anniversaries

The municipality recognizes couples married in 1976 with a special event on October 2nd.

Wedding ring on a hand with the San Sebastián de los Reyes town hall in the background.
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Wedding ring on a hand with the San Sebastián de los Reyes town hall in the background.

On October 2nd, San Sebastián de los Reyes will host a special tribute for couples celebrating their golden wedding anniversaries, recognizing fifty years of marriage.

San Sebastián de los Reyes is preparing to honor its longest-standing couples in love. On October 2nd, a special event will be held to recognize couples who married in 1976 and are celebrating their golden anniversaries this year. This initiative, organized by the Department for the Elderly, aims to highlight the significance of these enduring unions.
The event is designed as a multi-generational celebration, inviting not only the honorees but also their families to share and relive these couples' stories. The ceremony seeks to go beyond individual recognition, becoming a gathering point for several generations.
Married residents of San Sebastián de los Reyes who tied the knot in 1976 can register to participate in this tribute. The deadline for registration is June 22nd. Interested couples must visit the Gloria Fuertes Municipal Senior Center, located at Calle Benasque, number 2, in person.
To complete the registration, couples will need to submit an application form, a photocopy of the family book page showing their marriage, and between one and five wedding photographs. These pictures will be scanned on-site and returned immediately, adding a personal and emotional touch to the event.
Reaching a golden anniversary is a significant milestone, reflecting decades of shared life, overcoming challenges, and celebrating joys together. This tribute aims to value these life journeys, turning each couple's personal history into a collective celebration for the municipality.
Key details to note are: registration deadline is June 22nd, registration takes place at the Gloria Fuertes Municipal Senior Center (Calle Benasque, 2), and the event date is Friday, October 2nd. Couples meeting the requirements are reminded to visit the center to complete their participation before the deadline.