Meet & Greet/DI Dinner Base Access Procedures
You must register each attendee (to include new Marine) by name for the Meet & Greet/DI Dinner to gain access onto MCRD San Diego. Attendees not listed on the guest list will be denied base access.
This process will ensure a smoother entry experience for attendees. This change only applies to Meet & Greet/DI Dinner and doesn’t impact base access procedures for Family Day and Graduation.
**How to Register:**
- Select a date for Meet & Greet/DI Dinner: https://mcrdmeetandgreet.eventbrite.com/
- Purchase “Adult or Child Dinner Ticket” to attend the Social Hour and Dinner portion or “General Admission – Social Hour” to attend the Social Hour only. Purchase “New Marine Ticket” for your Marine to attend the Dinner portion.
For official graduation information:
sandiego.usmc-mccs.org/recruit-families
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Schedule of Events (effective 15 Jan 2025 w/ Lima Co)
- 3:00 PM: Check-in Begins
- 3:00 – 4:45 PM: Memorabilia, beverages, and appetizers are available for purchase.
- 4:00 – 5:00 PM: Meet & Greet with Drill Instructors
- 5:00 PM: Dinner Program Begins (new Marines with tickets attend this portion)
A portion of the event is presented outdoors from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Prolonged standing may be required.
Accommodations can be made for mobility-impaired individuals. Notify staff at check-in if you require assistance.
The Bay View Restaurant & Event Center
For graduation information: www.sandiego.usmc-mccs.org/recruit-families
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In effect through 18 Dec 2024 for Alpha Co (20 Nov), Golf Co (24 Nov), Kilo Co (4 Dec), Charlie Co (11 Dec), and Fox Co (18 Dec). **Your new Marine doesn't attend this event.**
An evening hosted at the Bay View every Wednesday before Boot Camp Graduation. It is a chance to mingle with other new Marine families, meet the Senior Drill Instructors, relax on the beautiful bay on MCRD San Diego and get a sneak peek slide show of the crucible for the graduating class.
- 4:00 PM: Check-in Begins
- 4:00 - 5:45 PM: Memorabilia, beverages, and appetizers are available for purchase.
- 5:00 - 6:00 PM: Meet & Greet With Drill Instructors
- 6:00 PM: Dinner Program Begins
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