Official 251st Marine Carps Birthday Ball for Grand Rapids and all of West Michigan!

2nd Annual Beer City Marines Ball

A group of U.S. Marines in dress uniforms participating in a formal ceremony, walking in formation with medals on their chests, in a decorated indoor venue.
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2nd Annual Beer City Marines Ball
$125.00

Celebrating the 251st Birthday of our beloved Corps. Join us for a night of honor, tradition, and camaraderie as we commemorate this milestone. Hosted at Watermark Country Club on Friday, November 13th. MORE INFO…

Ball Details

The Ball will take place at the beautiful Watermark Country Club Event Center at 1600 Galbraith Ave SE, Grand Rapids on Friday, November 13th.

  • Complimentary parking provided.

  • Attire is Dress Blue Alphas or Mess Dress for Marines, equivalent for other services and Formal for civilian guests.

  • Dinner will include a 4 oz. flat iron steak and a 4 oz. parmesan chicken breast.

    • Vegetarian option is a grilled polenta cake topped with Tuscan vegetables.

  • Cocktail hour and social will begin at 5:00 p.m.

  • Venue doors will close at 5:55 p.m. in preparation for the official Ball Ceremony at 6:00 p.m.

    • Out of respect for the Marines, we ask that no guest enter or leave the venue during the official Ball Ceremony.

  • Venue doors will reopen at 6:30 p.m. when dinner is served.

  • Dancing will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the evening will conclude at 9:00 p.m.

Elegant banquet hall decorated for a formal event with round tables covered in white tablecloths, set with glassware, plates, and cutlery, adorned with floral centerpieces, surrounded by black chairs, with large windows and natural light, and modern light fixtures on the ceiling.
Table decorated for a celebration with a bronze statue of soldiers, an American flag, table number six, candles, glasses, bread rolls, and condiments.