Thousands of people gathered this Sunday to bid farewell to celebrated actress Concha Velasco in the city where she was born, Valladolid.
Early this morning, funeral rites began around 11:15 am as the procession made its way through key city streets, passing the Military Hospital, Paseo Zorrilla, San Ildefonso, Isabel la Católica, San Pablo, and Calle de las Angustias.
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The funeral procession reached the Calderón Theater district around noon, with participants accompanied by eight municipal police motorcycles and met with a long, respectful round of applause for Velasco, a familiar face in Spanish cinema and stage alike.
Shortly afterward, Jesús Julio Carnero, the mayor of Valladolid, and Irene Carvajal, the deputy mayor, laid a funeral wreath bearing the inscription Teatro Calderón, followed by a bouquet of white roses that read Concha Velasco, Valladolid will never forget you on the hearse.
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A moment of silence during the memorial service was briefly interrupted by enthusiastic applause as attendees shouted a chorus of Long live Concha Velasco. The tribute reflected Velasco’s impact across generations and her contributions to culture in Spain.
After the moving commemoration, the cortege resumed its route toward the cathedral, where hundreds of mourners gathered to say a final goodbye to a figure who had touched many lives in Valladolid and beyond.
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Inside University Square large screens were installed so visitors could follow the funeral proceedings live. With the service concluded, Velasco would travel through key streets including Plaza de la Universidad, López Gómez, Plaza España, Miguel Íscar, Zorrilla, San Ildefonso, Isabel la Católica, San Quirce, Cardenal Torquemada, Santa Teresa, Gondomar, Chancillería, Madre de Dios, and Calle Cementerio as part of the final procession through Valladolid.
Her burial is planned for the Pantheon of Illustrious Persons at El Carmen Cemetery, marking the end of a long life that left a lasting imprint on theatre, cinema, and public life in the city. The proceedings paid homage to Velasco’s broad career and her influence on countless fans and colleagues alike, as well as her role in the cultural history of Spain. The event was reported by local authorities and cultural institutions, with continued coverage from regional press outlets and cultural organizations.[citation: Valladolid Municipal Press Office attribution]