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Grand Rapids 251st Marine Corps Birthday Ball

2026-11-13T17:00:00 2026-11-13T21:30:00 Grand Rapids 251st Marine Corps Birthday Ball

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.
  • Guest of Honor and Speaker: Ron Jansen
  • 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.

For More Information and to Purchase Tickets Click Here! 

 

Watermark Country Club 1600 Galbraith Avenue SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546  
Location
Watermark Country Club
1600 Galbraith Avenue SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546

 

Event Date

Start: November 13, 2026 5:00 PM

End: November 13, 2026 9:30 PM

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.
  • Guest of Honor and Speaker: Ron Jansen
  • 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.

For More Information and to Purchase Tickets Click Here!