MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO BIRTHDAY BALL 2026
251st MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY BALL
Our Supporters
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors
No Federal Endorsement Implied
Registration Guidelines
- You may purchase up to two (2) tickets at your pay grade/rank's price bracket.
- Additional Guests: All tickets beyond the first two must be purchased at the Additional Guest rate ($125.00).
- Sponsor Identification: The "Sponsor" is the eligible individual purchasing the tickets.
- If you are purchasing a ticket for yourself, enter your own first and last name as the Sponsor.
- If you are registering a guest (either now or at a later date), you must use the exact same Sponsor Name to ensure your orders match.
Information Required
- Sponsor, Rank & Name
- Phone & E-mail
- Meal Option (Combo/Veg)
- Allergy Information (If applicable)
- Guest Name(s)
- Guest Meal & Allergies
Registration Policy
All sales are final. Please contact your Ball Ticket Representative for questions or issues.
Event Schedule
- 4:30 – 6:15 PM: Senior Leaders’ Reception
- 5:00 – 6:15 PM: Cocktail Hour
- 6:15 – 6:30 PM: Transition to Ballroom
- 6:30 PM: Ceremony Begins
- 7:30 PM: Dinner
- 11:00 PM: Event Conclusion
Hotel Parking Rates
*Subject to change*
Day: $20 self-park / $25 valet
Overnight: $55 self-park / $75 valet
Room Reservations
A block of 65 rooms is available, on a first-come first-served basis, at the Marriott Marquis.
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Other Services
Photography: Marine Corps Birthday Ball Event Photography
(See Flyer Here)
Childcare: TBD
Unit Selection
Choose Your Unit
Ticket prices include dinner (salad, combination entrée or vegetarian option, rolls, and dessert) and memento.
Optional
Purchase Additional Mementos
Each individual ball ticket purchase automatically includes a Rescue Knife and Playing Card memento. If you wish to purchase additional Rescue Knife and/or Playing Card mementos, you may do so while supplies last.
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Please contact your Ball Ticket Representative for additional information.