Marines and Friends of Marines:
Please attend this patriotic, colorful, and emotional celebration of the 250th anniversary of the U. S. Marine Corps.
It usually draws 50 to 75 Marines and friends of Marines and typically has veterans from every war since WW II in attendance.
Expect to see modern, active-duty Marines in their full Dress Blue uniforms and other retired or former Marines wearing their Marine Corps League uniforms or tee shirts, caps and colors proudly announcing their affiliation with the Nation’s “First To Fight” elite service.
Hope to see you there…. it’s rain or shine!
What: Marine Corps Monument Ceremony celebrating the 250th birthday of the U. S. Marine Corps
Date: Friday November 10, 2025
Time: 4 PM to 4:30 PM
Where: Marine Corps Monument
Cedar Beach Park
24th and Hamilton Streets, Allentown, PA
The Bethlehem and Lehigh Valley Marine Corps League detachments and the local Inspector-Instructor staff of India Battery in Allentown will be participating in the annual ceremony along with other Marines, Fleet Marine Force Sailors in the community. The program lasts approximately 30 minutes and includes a ceremony, color guard, bugle rendition of the Marine Corps Hymn, a soloist sings the National Anthem, etc. A cake cutting ceremony honoring the oldest and youngest Marines will be held afterwards.
Thank you.
Semper Fi (Always faithful)
Roslyn Schroeder
Information provided to TVL by:
Douglas Graves
Public Relations Officer Bethlehem Det. 284, Marine Corps League
