EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! - Tickets for the 250th USMC Ball are available below.  We are running an 'Early Bird' special from Jan-Mar 2025.  Tickets price will increase April 1st, 2025.  Get your tickets early and save!

On 10 November 1775, the Second Continental Congress resolved to raise two battalions of Marines. Congress commissioned thirty-one year old Samuel Nicholas, a well-known Philadelphian, as captain of the fledgling force of Continental Marines.

From Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Nicholas raised two battalions of Marines as directed and began the long illustrious history of the United States Marine Corps. Every year since 1925 the founding of the Marine Corps has been celebrated with a Birthday Ball.

Come join us as we continue this tradition.

The Marine Corps Birthday is one of the biggest social events of the year for leathernecks all over the world. The Marine Corps Coordinating Council of SE Texas is hosting the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration on November 8, 2025.

This event will feature a ceremony, dinner, dancing, and an opportunity to share Marine Corps stories and camraderie. It promises to be a great time.

We look forward to seeing you there.  Semper Fidelis.

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Additionally, we have secured discounted hotel rooms at the The Waterway Marriott in The Woodlands.  We have booked both Friday and Saturday nights, so if you'd like to come early you can take advantage of the discounted rate for Friday night also.

Use this link to reserve your rooms. (This will open a new tab and send you to the Marriott website). Last day to book rooms at this rate is Oct 8th, 2025.

Click here to: Book your group rate for the Marine Corps Coordinating Council 250th Birthday Ball

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ADVERTISING: We have advertising and sponsorship opportunities available.  Please follow this link https://houstonmarines.org/advertise/ if you are interested in placing an advertisment in this years ball program, or becoming a sponsor of this years ball.

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WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SHARE THE LINK TO THIS PAGE with your friends as this will be the event to attend in November. https://houstonmarines.org/birthday-ball/ . We will also have links on our Facebook and Instagram pages with information about this year's event and other upcoming events for 2025.