Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Blount Island Command

250th Birthday Ball Celebration

It is with the utmost respect and honor that we extend to area service members, veterans and their families, friends and community leaders, an invitation to attend the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball, hosted by Blount Island Command. This distinguished event will take place Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at Deerwood Castle, located at 7601 Centurion Parkway in Jacksonville, Florida. Tickets must be reserved no later than Oct. 31, 2025.
 

For additional information or assistance, contact bicpublicaffairsoffice@usmc.mil.

Uniform

Field Grade Officers: Evening Dress, Blue Dress "A"

Company Grade Officers: Evening Dress, Blue Dress "A"

Staff Noncommissioned Officer: Evening Dress, Blue Dress "A"

Noncommissioned Officers: Blue Dress "A”

Enlisted: Blue Dress "A"

Ceremony Participants: Blue Dress "A" with covers

Navy: Dinner Dress Blue

Coast Guard: Dinner Dress Blue

Air Force: Mess Dress

Civilian: Formal Attire

Support Readiness

Discover Blount Island Command's exclusive gear at RallyPointProject.com/collections/BlountIslandCommand.

Our online store offers a diverse selection of Blount Island Command-branded apparel and merchandise, including polo shirts, hoodies, hats and more.

By shopping with us, you support our mission directly, as 15 percent of all sales are dedicated to enhancing unit readiness activities.

Use the code "BLOUNTISLANDCOMMAND" to get a 5 percent discount on your order.

Send requests for new items or feedback on existing products to: BICPublicAffairsOffice@usmc.mil.