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