The Marine Corps League, Kalamazoo Detachment,

Cordially invites you to attend the 251st Marine Corps Birthday Celebration!

This celebratory event is scheduled as follows:

Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2026 
Time: Doors open at 1730 (5:30 pm)
Location: The Fountains Banquet Center in Parchment, MI

The evening holds a traditional ceremony, dinner, a silent auction, multiple raffles, and great camaraderie.

Uniform of the day is Dress Blue Uniform or MCL Blazer, Semi-Formal Dress for civilians.

Information on how to order tickets to the Birthday Ball will be posted later.

This event is open to the public and all our friends & supporters.  The Officers and Members of Detachment 879 looks forward to seeing you.  Semper Fi!

The USMC 250th Birthday Celebration Ball Photos can be found here and in the MCL Photos menu.