Mayor Giarrante's Annual 50th Wedding Anniversary Party is Good as Gold

When Joliet Mayor Tom Giarrante and his wife Rose celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary two years ago, their intention was to host a small celebration honoring all Joliet-area couples who joined them in passing their matrimonial milestone.

“We were completely surprised when over 60 couples showed up,” Giarrante said. “When it came time to take a group photo, we barely had enough room to get all of the couples in frame.”

Since then, the Giarrante’s have made their Golden Anniversary Party and group photo an annual event, and attendance has grown each year.

This year’s celebration will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at VFW Cantigny Post 367, 826 Horseshoe Drive in Joliet. The event is free and open to the public with a cash

bar available. Visitors are not to bring gifts. A special 50th Anniversary Cake will be created and donated by Joliet’s Milano Bakery.

As in past years, the celebration is open to all Joliet couples who either have been married for 50 years or more, or will celebrate their 50th Anniversary some time this year.

“We just want to thank the community that has been so good to us and celebrate with other local couples who have also marked this important occasion,” Mayor Giarrante said.

Those who wish to attend the event and pose for the group photo should RSVP by November 4, 2013 by calling 815-724-3700.