The Detachment had a successful 249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball on Saturday November 9, 2024. The Ceremony was held at the Club at Point West. Lee Orre volunteered as a photographer. Photos from the Ball are available on his website at the following Link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nPBEnvDYCAvRdvuVMm75WISdVLpDKGdh?usp=drive.linkThe Detachment had a successful 248th Marine Corps Birthday Ball on November 11, 2023 at the
Oak Harbor Clubhouse
Ceremonial Photos
Guest Photos
Marine Corps Ball 2022 Photos
The Ball was held at Point West Clubhouse on November 12, 2022.
Marine Corps Ball 2019
The 2019 Birthday Ball was held at the Club at Point West on November 9, 2019. There were 141 in attendance. The Color Guard was provided by the Marine Corps JROTC Cadets from the Palm Bay Magnet High School. The event was enjoyed by all.
The Marine Corp League of Indian River County hosts a yearly Birthday Ball and all Marines and supporters are invited, Check back here for details as they are announced.
The official birthday of the United States Marine Corps is on 10 November 1775. That was the day when the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Marines and is celebrated every year by Marines around the world with a traditional ball and cake-cutting ceremony performed by the oldest and youngest marine in attendance.