Marine corps 250th Birthday celebration
250th Celebration
November 10, 2025, will mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. In an effort to commemorate this significant event, the Marine Corps has launched the Marine Corps 250 effort.
Marine Corps 250
Marine Corps 250 is a multi-year effort to commemorate the 250th birthday of the United State Marine Corps.
Celebration Hubs
Marines across America will celebrate Marine Corps 250.
what to expect!
Super Bowl New Orleans
Super Bowl New Orleans
Super Bowl New Orleans
Super Bowl New Orleans will be the official start of Marines 250 and the official end will be the Commandant's USMC Ball in Washington D.C.
Tun Tavern
Super Bowl New Orleans
Super Bowl New Orleans
Navy/Marine Corps will have a special event in Philadelphia, PA in October which is also expected to be the opening of the Tun (Tun Tavern replica).
Events
Super Bowl New Orleans
Chicago Marine Week
HQMC has 6 Marine Weeks planned:
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Boston, MA (August 2025)
- Chicago, IL (July 2025)
- Los Angeles, CA
- Nashville, TN
Chicago Marine Week
Chicago Marine Week
Chicago Marine Week
Chicago Marine Week will tentatively take place the first half of July 2025 (subject to change). Please follow chicagomarines.com for updates.
Manpower
Chicago Marine Week
What you can do
Looking for new members for the Coordinating Council. Meetings take place once a month for 30 minutes. Major part is the distribution of grant funds from the Illinois Marine License Plate Program.