
EVENTS CALENDAR
Explore below to see where and when the next Marine 250 events are happening.

Traveling Combat Art Exhibit at The Citadel
The U.S. Marine Corps Air-Ground Team: Art from the Collection of the National Museum of the Marine Corps “On the Road“

Hartford Yard Goats vs. Somerset Patriots

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Syracuse Mets
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp take on the Syracuse Mets on Wednesday, May 7th in VyStar Ballpark in Jacksonville, Florida for Military Appreciation Day.

Fleet Week Los Angeles
The Marine Corps is excited to announce its participation in Fleet Week Los Angeles in May 2025, where we will celebrate our 250th birthday! The Marine Corps participation in Fleet Week Los Angeles, in concert with the U.S. Navy, will include static displays of military equipment, aviation displays, and opportunities for the community to interact with your Marines.

Reno Aces vs. Albuquerque Isotopes
The Reno Aces take on the Albuquerque Isotopes on Sunday, May 25th in Greater Nevada Field in Reno, Nevada. Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps with exclusive, on-field jerseys worn by your Reno Aces presented by Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.

Arkansas Travelers vs. San Antonio Missions
The Arkansas Travelers take on the San Antonio Missions on Sunday, June 1st in Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock, Arkansas for Military Appreciation Day.

Washington Nationals U.S. Marine Corps Day
The Nationals dedicate a special game to honor and celebrate each of the six branches of the military, as well as the National Guard. At each of these games, representatives from the branch will participate in the pregame ceremony and the Salute to Service.

Marine Week Nashville
The Marine Corps is excited to announce it will visit Nashville in June 2025 to celebrate our 250th birthday! Marine Week Nashville will feature an array of military equipment, aircraft, military bands, and opportunities to interact with your Marines.

Rochester Red Wings vs. Buffalo Bisons
The Rochester Red Wings take on the Buffalo Bisons on Saturday July 5th in Innovative Field in Rochester, New York for Marine Corp 250th Anniversary Celebration.

Marine Week Chicago
The Marine Corps is excited to announce it will visit Chicago in July 2025 to celebrate our 250th birthday. Marine Week Chicago will feature an array of military equipment, aircraft, military bands, and opportunities to interact with your Marines.

Norfolk Tides vs. Syracuse Mets
The Norfolk Tides take on the Syracuse Mets on Saturday, July 19 in Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia. Join the Norfolk Tides, the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, and Navy Mutual in honoring all the brave men and women who serve in the Marine Corps. Plus, Active duty and retired Marine personnel, as well as dependents, can verify their status with ID.me and purchase tickets through FEVO to get box seat tickets for $12 each and reserved seat tickets for $11 each.

Marine Week Boston
The Marine Corps is excited to announce its visit to Boston in August 2025 to celebrate our 250th birthday! Marine Week Boston will bring together the vibrant spirit of Boston with the unwavering dedication of our Marines, showcasing the pride and tradition that define the Corps.

Corpus Christi Hooks vs. Frisco RoughRiders
The Corpus Christi Hooks take on the Frisco RoughRiders on Sunday August 24th in Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi, Texas for Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Theme Night.

Marine Week Atlanta
The Marine Corps is proud to announce its visit to Atlanta in September 2025 to celebrate our 250th birthday! Marine Week Atlanta will feature an array of military equipment, aircraft, military bands, and opportunities to interact with your Marines.

Southern Indiana Leathernecks 250th USMC Birthday Ball
This annual celebration of the Birthday of the United States Marine Corps is hosted by the Southern Indiana Leathernecks on November 8th. The Guest of Honor will be the Honorable Senator and Marine Todd Young (IN).

Marine Corps 250th Birthday Cake Cutting Celebration
This celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Marine Corps will be held on November 10, 2025 in the South Carolina State House. It is being led by the Marine Corps League Department of South Carolina with support from the I&I Staff of the Marine Corps Reserve 4th LAR. The program is being coordinated with an office in the SC Legislature and the Governor of the State of South Carolina will be in attendance.

Solano County Marine Corps Birthday Ball
The Hallam Detachment #1486 Marine Corps League will be holding a formal Birthday Ball to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our Corps. This will be our third annual ball which is open to the public will be held on November 15, 2025. Past Ball have been attend by numerous civic leaders and elected officials and we have had representation from every branch of the military.

Ocala Winter Spectacular V
Join us for an unforgettable Saturday night at WEC – Ocala this week featuring the $200,000 Armed Services Grand Prix CSI4*, presented by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.

Superbowl LIX: New Orleans

149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
The Westminster Kennel Club, established in 1877, is America's oldest non-profit organization dedicated to the sport showing of dogs. The Club hosts the iconic Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the U.S. and, since 1948, the longest nationally televised live dog show. Supporting canine health, members of the sport, and the dog world community are part of an ongoing tradition.

Notre Dame vs. Penn State
The Men's Ice Hockey Teams of Notre Dame and Penn State face off on February 14 & 15 in University Park, PA.

Notre Dame vs. Louisville
The Men's Basketball Teams of Notre Dame and Louisville face off on February 16 in South Bend, IN.

Notre Dame vs. Duke
The Women's Basketball Teams of Notre Dame and Duke face off on February 17 in South Bend, IN.

Notre Dame vs. SMU
The Men's Basketball Teams of Notre Dame and SMU face off on February 19 in South Bend, IN.

Notre Dame vs. Miami
The Women's Basketball Teams of Notre Dame and Miami face off on February 20 in Coral Gables, FL.

Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin
The Men's Ice Hockey Teams of Notre Dame and Wisconsin face off on February 21 & 22 in Madison, WI.

Notre Dame vs. Pitt
The Men's Basketball Teams of Notre Dame and Pitt face off on February 22 in South Bend, IN.
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Iwo Jima Ceremony
The Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Kentucky will host a ceremony at the grave of Franklin Sousley at the Elizaville Cemetery in Elizaville, Kentucky on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Iwo Jima flag raising.

Notre Dame vs. NC State
The Women's Basketball Teams of Notre Dame and NC State face off on February 23 in Raleigh, NC.

Notre Dame vs. Clemson
The Men's Basketball Teams of Notre Dame and Clemson face off on February 26 in Clemson, SC.

Notre Dame vs. Florida State
The Women's Basketball Teams of Notre Dame and Florida State face off on February 27 in South Bend, IN.

2025 WPIAL Basketball Championships
The WPIAL Basketball Championship games will be held February 27 - March 1 at the Petersen Events Center on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh.

Notre Dame vs. Michigan State
The Men's Ice Hockey Teams of Notre Dame and Michigan State face off on February 28 & March 1 in South Bend, IN.

Notre Dame vs. Wake Forest
The Men's Basketball Teams of Notre Dame and Wake Forest face off on March 1 in Winston-Salem, NC.

U.S. Mint at the Museum
Join us at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on March 1 & 7 from 11 AM - 2 PM as the U.S. Mint sets up on-site to sell the Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coins! This is a rare opportunity to purchase these historic coins in person and honor 250 years of Marine Corps service and sacrifice.

Notre Dame vs. Louisville
The Women's Basketball Teams of Notre Dame and Louisville face off on March 3 in South Bend, IN.

Notre Dame vs. Stanford
The Men's Basketball Teams of Notre Dame and Stanford face off on March 5 in South Bend, IN.

2025 IHSA Girls Basketball State Championships
The IHSA Girls Basketball State Championship games will be held March 6-9 at the CEFCU Arena in Normal, IL.

2025 New Jersey State High School Wrestling Championships
The New Jersey State High School Wrestling Championships will be held March 6-9 at the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ.

2025 OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament
The OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament will be held March 7-9 at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Notre Dame vs. Cal
The Men's Basketball Teams of Notre Dame and Cal face off on March 8 in South Bend, IN.

2025 CHSAA Basketball State Championship
The CHSAA Basketball State Championship will be held March 13-15 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver, Colorado.

2025 IHSA Boys Basketball State Finals
The IHSA Boys Basketball State Finals will be held March 13-15 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, IL.

2025 NCHSAA Basketball State Championships
The NCHSAA Basketball State Championships will be held March 14-15 at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum Complex in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

CIAC Basketball Finals
The CIAC Basketball Finals will be held March 15-16 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.

San Diego Padres Spring Training | Marine 250 Game
All veterans and active-duty service members receive a 10% discount on every ticket purchased! Proof of service is required. Limit of four tickets per game. May not be combined with other ticket offers. Purchase at ticket office only.

The United States Marine Corps 250 Nascar Race
The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and
Martinsville Speedway are teaming up for the triple-header spring race weekend at the famed
short track, honoring the military branch’s 250th anniversary with The United States Marine Corps 250 Xfinity Series race on Saturday, March 29.
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