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USMC 250TH BIRTHDAY BALL

8 NOVEMBER 2025

BEST WESTERN GATEWAY GRAND, GAINESVILLE FL

Come help us celebrate 250 years of the United States Marine Corps!  We will be joined by Marines from Lake City, Ocala, Jacksonville and other parts of the State of Florida.  When tickets go on sale in May, they will sell quickly.  Limited to 208 seats.  Ticket sales will be online.

Tickets $55.00
Available May 1, 2025

Each attendee receives a Gator990 commemorative challenge coin celebrating 250 years of the Marine Corps.


Traditional Ceremony
and Cake Cutting

Full formal ceremony executed by members, and a traditional cake cutting featuring the youngest member, oldest member and our Guest of Honor.

Dinner and Dancing

Formal plated banquet followed by dancing to the tunes of local DJ Rockin' Robin

Great Raffle Items

*Two unique firearms
*A set of samurai swords
*Birthday Edition K-Bar Knife
*Liquor Basket
*$100 in gift cards
* A USMC Stain Glass with frame
*A new 65" TV
*A commemorative USMC painting by a local artist




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Our sponsors and advertisers help us cover the expenses of this great event.  If you know of a business or person who may want to support us, please share this form with them.  

Come help us celebrate 250 years of the United States Marine Corps!  We will be joined by Marines from Lake City, Ocala, Jacksonville and other parts of the State of Florida.  Limited to 208 seats.  All ticket sales are online here.

SPECIAL ROOM RATE AT THE BEST WESTERN GATEWAY GRAND

Call the hotel at (352) 331-3336.  Our room block rate is $119.00.

Let them know it is for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball to get the special rate.

Phone: (352) 339-0597

Email: gator990@gmail.com 


Mailing Address:  
Gator 990 MCL
PO Box 14
High Springs FL 32655 

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