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Chiclana de la Frontera city anniversary celebrations

Overview

The town of Chiclana de la Frontera in southern Spain is holding various events to commemorate the 150th anniversary of its designation as a city, a title originally granted by King Alfonso XII.

Initial celebrations included a ceremony on La Vega street to unveil a mosaic honoring Leopoldo de Alba y Salcedo, the diplomat and politician credited with securing the city status. The festivities featured performances by the Municipal Band and a large concert in Plaza Mayor.

Subsequent commemorative activities included a philatelic exhibition at the Casa de Cultura organized by the local association ODA. This exhibition showcased historical stamps, vintage winery labels, and photographs documenting the city’s evolution. Additionally, local post offices utilized special commemorative postmarks to mark the occasion.

Entities

Alfonso XII · José María Román · Leopoldo de Alba y Salcedo · Chiclana · Correos

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Chiclana de la Frontera celebrates 150 years as a city

    Chiclana de la Frontera is marking the 150th anniversary of its city title with a philatelic exhibition and special commemorative postmarks from Correos.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Chiclana celebrates 150 years since receiving city title

    Chiclana will commemorate the 150th anniversary of its city title on 8 August with a mosaic unveiling for Leopoldo de Alba y Salcedo, a band performance, mayor’s remarks, and a free Verbena de la Paloma concert

Sources

8cadiz.es · puentechico.com