**150 Couples to Marry by the Sea; 5,732 Marriages in 2024 So Far**
This Saturday, 150 couples are set to participate in the third collective wedding by the sea at the boardwalk of Playas de Tijuana, an event organized by the current municipal administration. Angélica Félix Domínguez, the official from the Municipal Civil Registry, stated this. The ceremony will be officiated by the Mayor Montserrat Caballero Ramírez, who is concluding her term in September.
Among the couples, five are same-sex, eight belong to the migrant community, and eleven are elderly. “The group is small due to limited space under the Arch. Too many couples could lead to accidents,” said Domínguez. Although the boardwalk is currently under renovation, the works will not affect the ceremony, she assured.
The expected age for marriage in Tijuana averages around 35 years. Coordination has been established with the delegation coordinators responsible for the renovations, which started from the edges to avoid disrupting the nuptials.
A turnout of about 600 people is anticipated, with each couple allowed to bring up to two guests due to space constraints. Given the high temperatures forecasted for the weekend, hydration points will be set up for attendees.
The newlyweds will join the 5,732 couples who have married in civil ceremonies in Tijuana so far in 2024. Sixty-seven of these were same-sex couples, reflecting increased confidence among LGBTQI+ individuals in approaching the Civil Registry.
The August 10th wedding marks the third seafront ceremony and the sixth collective wedding during this administration, with previous ones taking place around Valentine’s Day. The first seaside wedding featured 300 couples, but due to space issues, the number has since been reduced to 150.
The largest collective wedding occurred in February at the Tijuana Palenque, where 1,600 couples were wed. Domínguez recalled that due to traffic issues, some couples arrived late, prompting the mayor to repeat the ceremony briefly.
To officiate their wedding, couples must submit birth certificates, CURP, valid ID, premarital exams, and attend premarital talks. Couples living together with children are exempt from blood tests and only need to submit their children’s birth certificates. Foreigners must have their documents apostilled and translated into Spanish through their consulates.
Domínguez noted that more people choose to marry annually than divorce. “For every ten divorces, there are twenty-five marriages,” she added.
**Additional Article: Record Number of Marriages in Tijuana in 2024**
There have been a record 5,732 marriages in Tijuana in the first half of 2024, reflecting a strong trend towards civil unions in the city. This marked increase includes 67 same-sex marriages, a testament to the growing acceptance and support for LGBTQI+ rights within the community.
The trend supports the notion that individuals are more inclined to formalize their relationships, with many taking advantage of collective wedding ceremonies organized by the local administration. The largest marriage event this year saw 1,600 couples pledging their vows at the Tijuana Palenque.
This surge is attributed to the robust organizational efforts of the Municipal Civil Registry and the inclusive approach taken by the local government, encouraging diverse groups, including the migrant community and elderly couples, to participate. The administration’s efforts have ensured that marriage becomes a viable option for everyone, leading to an overall rise in civil unions.
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