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The Marines are Hosting a Gala

Join us for the 248th Birthday Ball Celebration!

We will host the 248th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration on November 4, 2023 from 1700-Mid-Night at the Woodlands Marriott Waterway and Covention Center located at  1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77380.


YOU CAN PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THIS YEAR'S EVENT BELOW.  As you may know, we sold out last year's event so you are encouraged to purchase your tickets as early as possible to resreve your seat(s) or table(s).  Once you make your purchase, you need to complete the Ticket Order Form posted below the Ticket Purchase Area on this page and email it to mccc.houston@gmail.com.   Include all names and ranks as applicable for you and your guest(s).  


WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SHARE THE LINK TO THIS PAGE with your friends as this is certainly the event to attend in November.  We will also have links on our Facebook and LinkedIn Pages with information about this year's event and other upcoming events for 2023.   


For more information about this year's event, you can contact our Secretary at mccc.houston@gmail.com. 


The 248th Celebration will be a time of fellowship and camaradarie for the Marines, FMF Navy Personnel, and our supporters in the Houston, Galveston, and Southeast Texas Area.  We will conduct a ceremony, have some dinner, do a little dancing, then get to share our Marine Corps stories with one another.   It will be a great time.  Event information is listed below.        


We look forward to seeing you there.  Semper Fidelis.      

Book your Room with our Group Room Rate....

RESERVE YOUR ROOM NOW AT OUR SPECIAL EVENT RATE ....


The Marriott Woodlands Waterway has blocked rooms for this year's event at a Special Event Rate of $189.00 (plus tax).  If you plan to stay at the hotel it is advised that you do not delay in reserving your room.  We sold out of blocked rooms last year so it is strongly advised that you reserve your room as soon as possible.   


You can reserve your room by clicking the link below.   If there are no rooms available when you try to reserve, email us at mccc.houston@gmail.com to let us know so we can request more rooms.

Marriott Reservations

Schedule of Events

1500 - 1800: Check In

1700 - 1850: Cocktails

1700 - 1850: Cocktails

Because of the expected number of attendees, Check-In will begin at 1500.  When you check in you will receive your Ball Gift and Table Card for seating.  Cocktail Hour begins at 1700.

1700 - 1850: Cocktails

1700 - 1850: Cocktails

1700 - 1850: Cocktails

Cocktail Hour will begin at 1700 and will end at 1850 - 10 minutes before the Ceremony.  We ask that you are seated when the Ceremony begins promptly at 1900.

1900 - 2000: Ceremony

1700 - 1850: Cocktails

1900 - 2000: Ceremony

The Ceremony will begin promptly at 1900 and will last about 30 minutes.  The Guest of Honor will speak for about 15 minutes.  Dinner will be served after the Guest of Honor's remarks.

2000 - 2045: Dinner

2045 - Midnight: Dancing

1900 - 2000: Ceremony

The Dinner Staff will begin serving at the conclusion of the Guest of Honor's remarks.  They will also begin to cut the Birthday Cake which you can enjoy after dinner. Dancing to follow. 

2045 - Midnight: Dancing

2045 - Midnight: Dancing

2045 - Midnight: Dancing

Once again we have DJ Eric Green taking control of the PARTY after dinner.   He will begin dance music ant 2045 and will continue until Midnight.  We expect to see you on the dance floor. 

Midnight: Second Party

2045 - Midnight: Dancing

2045 - Midnight: Dancing

The event ends at Midnight.  If you have worked up your second appetite from dancing or want to simply keep the party going,  you can enjoy the restaurants and bars in Waterway Square.

Purchase Tickets Here

Purchase One Seat

$85.00
Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

You are purchasing One Ticket to the MCCC, SETX 248th Birthday Ball Celebration.  After purchase complete the Ticket Order Form posted below and email it to mccc.houston@gmail.com.  Ticket will be emailed to you before the event. 

Purchase Two Seats

$170.00
Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

You are purchasing Two Tickets to the MCCC, SETX 248th Birthday Ball Celebration.  After purchase complete the Ticket Order Form posted below and email it to mccc.houston@gmail.com.  Tickets will be emailed to you before the event. 

Purchase Three Seats

$255.00
Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

You are purchasing Three Tickets to the MCCC, SETX 248th Birthday Ball Celebration.  After purchase complete the Ticket Order Form posted below and email it to mccc.houston@gmail.com.  Tickets will be emailed to you before the event. 

Purchase Four Seats

$340.00
Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

You are purchasing Four Tickets to the MCCC, SETX 248th Birthday Ball Celebration.  After purchase complete the Ticket Order Form posted below and email it to mccc.houston@gmail.com.  Tickets will be emailed to you before the event. 

Purchase One Table - Ten Seats

$850.00
Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

You are purchasing ONE TABLE - Ten Tickets to the MCCC, SETX 248th Birthday Ball Celebration.  After purchase complete the Ticket Order Form posted below and email it to mccc.houston@gmail.com.  Tickets will be emailed to you before the event. 

Ticket Order Form

Once you purchase your ticket(s) or table(s), complete this form and email it to - mccc.houston@gmail.com


Please include all names, ranks, or titles as applicable when completing this form.

Tickets will be emailed to you before the event. Each guest will need to present ticket upon arrival.

248th Birthday Ball Ticket Order Form (pdf)Download

Event Attire

Male Military

 Dress Blue Alphas - All Ranks (Large Medals) or Evening Dress - Officer/SNCO are the preferred uniforms.  If prefer to not wear your uniform, it is acceptable to wear a Tuxedo or Suit with miniature medals (optional) .  Anodized (shiny) or Non-Anodized (not shiny) medals may be worn; it is your personal choice. 

Female Military

 

Dress Blue Alphas - All Ranks (Large Medals) or Evening Dress - Officer/SNCO are the preferred uniform.  If you prefer to not wear your uniform, it is acceptable to wear Formal Attire (Formal Dress or Formal Pantsuit) - miniature medals (optional).  Anodized (shiny) or Non-Anodized (not shiny) medals may be worn; it is your personal choice.

Male Civilain

 A Tuxedo or Suit is required. 

Female Civilian

 Formal Attire. 

Where can I get my Large or Miniature Medals?

If you need your Large Medals for your Dress Blue Alpha Uniform or Miniature Medals for your Evening Dress Uniform, Tuxedo, Suit or Dress, you can order them here from Vangard.  They will ensure they are in the correct order and mount them for you.  They deliver a quality product.  

Order Medals Here

Program Advertisements for Individuals and Businesses

Front or Back Cover

There are only two Ad Spaces available for this exclusive spot.  Price - $600.00

Full Page

Your company's advertisement will cover a complete page.  Price - $500.00

Dimensions = 8.5"Wx11"H

Half Page

Your advertisement will cover one half of an entire page.  We try to group Half Page Advertisements together for maximum visibility. Price - $250.00

Dimensions = 8.5"Wx5.5"H

Quarter Page

Your advertisement will cover one quarter of an entire page.  We try to group Quarter Page Advertisements together for maximum visibility.  Price - $125.00.

Dimensions = 4.25"Wx5.5"H

Eighth Page

Formerly known as a "Business Card Ad" we have enlarged this ad to One Eighth of an entire page.  We try to group Eighth Page Advertisements for maximum visibility.  Price - $50.00.

Dimensions = 3.5"Wx2H"

Place your Advertisement

Getting your advertisement placed in our Program is simple.   Fill out the MC Birthday Ball Ad Request Form posted below then make the payment by clicking the PayPal link below or mail the form and your payment to:  


The Marine Corps Coordinating Council, Southeast Texas

310 Morningside Drive, Box 260

Friendswood, Texas 77546


Make checks payable to:  MCCC, SETX


For more information about placing your advertisement or to send a digital copy of your ad, please email us at: mccc.houston@gmail.com

Advertisement Purchase Form

MCCC Birthday Ball Ad Agreement 2023 (pdf)Download

You can pay for your Program Advertisement here.  Please send Advertisement Request Form to mccc.houston@gmail.com - Form posted below. 

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

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