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250th Marine Corps Birthday ball

presented BY GEORGIA power company

SATURDAY, 8 November 2025

ALBANY CIVIC CENTER, Albany, Ga.


 

 
Join us for the 250th Birthday Ball Celebration!

We will host the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration on November 8, 2024, at the Albany Civic Center, 100 W Oglethorpe Blvd, Albany, GA 31701.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SHARE THE LINK TO THIS PAGE with your friends as this is certainly the event to attend in November.  

The 250th Celebration will bring together Marines, civilian personnel, and supporters in the Albany, Georgia area for a time of fellowship and camaraderie. The event will feature a ceremony, dinner, dancing, and an opportunity to share Marine Corps stories. It promises to be a great time.

As information on the event, childcare, ticket sales and other need to know information becomes available it will be posted to this site.

Please check back here for the latest information and developments. 

We look forward to seeing you there.  Semper Fidelis. 

 
UNIFORM

Marines: Evening Dress or Blue Dress “A”. Only ceremonial participants will wear gloves and covers.

Other Services: Equivalent Uniform. 

Civilians: Black Tie. 

 

 

 

Child Care Services for the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

Offered by the Child Development Center (CDC)
Date: November 8, 2025
Time: 1700–0100 (Children must be picked up no later than 0100 on November 9, 2025)
Cost: $8.00 per hour
Late pick-up fees apply: $5 for the first 5 minutes after 0100 and $5 for each additional minute after 0105. Payment is due at pick-up.

 

For Families NOT Currently Enrolled in the CDC:

Families who are not currently enrolled must complete the Special Event Registration Packet and submit it no later than October 24, 2025. Due to staffing requirements, no late submissions can be accepted.

 The registration packet includes:

Submission:

  • In-Person Drop-Off: Locked drop box in the CDC lobby

⚠️ Incomplete packages will not be accepted.

 

For Families Currently Enrolled in the CDC:

If your child is currently enrolled in the CDC, you do not need to complete the special registration packet. However, you must notify your child’s classroom if you plan to utilize child care for the Ball.

A care request roster will be available in each classroom beginning August 24, 2025. All enrolled families must sign up no later than October 24, 2025 to ensure proper staffing.

 

What to Bring:

  • Diapers and wipes (if your child is not potty trained)

  • An extra change of clothes

  • For infants: Enough pre-made bottles to last from 1700–0100

🍽️ Dinner will be provided for all children.

 

If you have any questions about childcare services for the Ball, please contact the CDC directly at 229-639-7930. 

 

TBD

Information on ticket sales will be found here as it becomes available. 

TBD

to be announced.
TICKET SALES 

1–14 September
Uniformed Personnel Only

15–30 September
Open to Uniformed Personnel & Federal Civilians

1–16 October
Open to All, Including the General Public (based on availability)

 


Guest of Honor
TBA