United States Marine Corps 247th Birthday Ball

2100 Redding Rancheria Road,Redding CA 96001

10 November, 2022

Description

The observance of the Marine Corps Birthday, on the 10th of November each year, is a time honored tradition among Marines. Whether Marines are in the thick of battle or at peace, we always take a moment to observe the birth of our illustrious Corps. At a minimum, Marines generally practice the tradition of cutting and sharing a birthday cake, as well as reading the Commandants' birthday messages. When possible, Marines prefer to celebrate the birth of our distinguished military organization with a military ball, including all the pageantry, ceremony, and tradition you would expect from a military ball. Generally the only people who get to experience this event are the Marines and their dates. A few distinguished guests from around the county and globe get the honor to attend the Commandant's Ball in Washington D.C. Also, each year, our State Department personnel and foreign dignitaries look forward to attending the event hosted by the Marines stationed at the U.S. embassies around the world. The Shasta Marines are proud to be bringing this special event to the Win-River Casino Event Center. We open our Ball to the community in order to share this unique event of history, tradition, and ceremony that few get to experience. Please join us in celebrating the Marine Corps' 247th birthday. Cocktail hourCeremony conducted by Semper Fi IIPick your seats & meal for plated dinnerSupport Toys For Tots programDiscounts on rooms in the hotelGuest of Honor / SpeakerChad Neilson is a 2002 graduate from Shasta High School and joined the United States Marine Corps in 2002. Upon completion of infantry mortarman training, he was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division in Camp Pendleton. Sergeant Chad Neilson had combat tours in both Fallujah, Iraq (2004) and Ramadi, Iraq (2005). He is the recipient of numerous awards and decorations including the Purple Heart. Sergeant Neilson will share his experiences and perspectives not only as a combat proven Marine, but as a newer generation of Veteran who calls Redding his hometown. The Shasta Marines are proud to have Sergeant Chad Neilson as our guest of honor this year as we celebrate the Marine Corps 247th Birthday. DetailsAttire: Dress is semi-formal, but those with military uniforms are encouraged to wear them. Meals: A plated dinner will be served by Win-River Casino Event Center staff. Guests will need to select the meal they would like when they finalize the purchase of their tickets. The meal options are: Garlic & Herb Tri-TipRoasted Garlic ChickenVegetable-Cheese LasagnaHotel Rooms: The Win-River Hotel has set aside a limited number of rooms for our guests. These are available on a first come, firsts served basis. Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks before the event. Call (530) 243-3377 and mention the Marine Corps Ball. Toys for Tots: The Marine Corps Birthday Ball falls within the Toys for Tots season and the Shasta Marines are coordinating donations for Shasta County. We would like to ask each couple/attendee to bring a new, unwrapped toy to support of the local Toys for Tots mission. We will have a convenient drop off location during cocktail hour.