The anniversary ceremony will begin at 10:00 AM in the main hall of the Paços do Concelho, with a solemn session open to the public. The event will feature speeches by the Mayor and the President of the Municipal Assembly, and musical entertainment by the Vila Verde Music Academy, the Senior Choir of the Academy, and the Grupo Folclórico União de Tradições.
The commemorative program aims to value local culture and traditions, while also presenting new equipment and resources that strengthen responses to the population's needs. In Praça de Santo António, Vila Verde, social support and Municipal Civil Protection resources and services will be displayed, such as the Mobile Unit for Proximity Services, the Operations and Communications Coordination Vehicle (VCOT 01), and the Light Firefighting Vehicle (VLCI 02).
The afternoon will be dedicated to younger generations, with the inauguration of the "Youth Space" at 3:00 PM, at the Center for Gastronomic Sciences, in Vila Verde, highlighting the role of youth in the town's future.
Marking 171 years of history, Vila Verde emphasizes the contribution of people and institutions to the territory's development, showcasing the Municipality's work on projects that strengthen public services and improve the population's quality of life.
