250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

Start: Saturday, November 8, 2025 5:30PM
End: Saturday, November 8, 2025 11:00PM

Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Tickets will be $65 from now through August. On September 1st, ticket prices will increase to $75. So buy early and buy often!!! This event is open to the public. You do not have to be a Marine or a member of the Marine Corps League to attend. But you gotta love the Corps! Semper Fi The Marine Corps Ball is our annual tribute to the founding of the Marine Corps on November 10, 1775. Rooted in tradition and dating back to pre-Declaration of Independence times, the Ball honors the enduring legacy of Marines and their unwavering commitment to safeguarding our nation. From the birth of the United States to the present day, this celebration acknowledges the countless sacrifices made by Marines. Join us for cocktails, Birthday Cake Cutting ceremony, dinner, and dancing. Special events like this call for some special tips in order for it to be truly a positive night to remember. If this is your first ball or your 30th, these novice Marine Corps ball etiquette tips continue to apply. Event Itinerary Cocktail Hour, No-host bar Dinner Cake Cutting Ceremony with the Oldest & Youngest Marine Reception with a Live DJ & Dancing Dress Code: Business, Cocktail, Semi-Formal & Formal are all acceptable. Uniforms: Refer to your Uniform Standards.  Marine Corps League: You may wear your Casual Uniform, Dress Uniform or Evening Uniform.  Dress Blues: The standard uniform for the ball is the Blue Dress uniform with blue trousers, skirt, or slacks. Evening Dress: Officers and Staff Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) may wear the Evening Dress uniform. Courtyard by Marriott has provided a block of rooms available for $129 plus tax for this event. Please contact the hotel at: 208-888-0800 or https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1739554473601&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink  Last Day to Book : Thursday, October 09, 2025. Please ensure you tell them you are attending the Marine Corps Birthday Ball.