Faithful Service, Strong Community

Faithful Service, Strong Community

The Marines are Hosting a Gala 

Join us for the 249th Birthday Ball Celebration!

We will host the 249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration on November 2, 2024 from 1700-Mid-Night at the Woodlands Marriott Waterway and Convention 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).  

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 2024.   

For more information about this year’s event, you can contact our Secretary at [email protected]

The 249th 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.    

Preferred Room Rates.

To reserve your discounted room follow this link: marriott.com

call Marriott Reservations – 888-236-2427, or

Marriott Woodlands Waterway – 281-367-9797

Purchase Tickets Here 

Schedule of Events 

1500 - 1800: Check In

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Program Advertisements for Individuals and Businesses

Front or Back Cover

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

NOTE – INSIDE FRONT COVER AD SPACE HAS BEEN SOLD EFFECTIVE 8.21.2024.

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.  Send an email to [email protected].  in this email, include the following:

Name:
Company Name/Corporation/Organization:
Address, City, State, Zip:
Email address and phone number:
A copy of the digital ad you would like placed:

Then simply click the “Advertising Payments” button below and choose the Ad size you’d like to include.

 

For more information about placing your advertisement please email us at: [email protected]

Get In Contact

Connect with the Marine Corps Coordinating Council 

Have questions or want to get involved? Contact us today to learn more about our programs, events, and how you can support the Marine Corps community. We’re here to help and look forward to connecting with you.

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