Central PA Marine Associates - 251st U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball

🎟️ Ticket & Seating Information

Please note that securing your ticket also requires you to select a reserved table during registration.

• Your assigned table number will appear on your electronic ticket.
• Share your table number with anyone you would like seated at your table.
• Each table seats up to eight (8) guests.
• Table selections are final.

👔 Dress Code (Required)

Semi-Formal Attire is REQUIRED for all guests.

• Men: Military Uniform or Jacket & Tie
• Women: Cocktail Attire

👨‍👩‍👧 Age Requirement

• Minimum attendee age is 8 years old.
• Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
• No reduced ticket pricing is available for children.

⭐ Guest of Honor & Featured Speaker

Lieutenant General Richard R. Zilmer, USMC (Retired)

Special Honored Guests

• General James T. Conway, USMC (Retired)
  34th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps
• Sergeant Major Carlton W. Kent, USMC (Retired)
  16th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

Potential Special Appearance:
The Commandant’s Own United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps (performance subject to availability).

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EVENT SCHEDULE

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🥂 Reception & Check-In

4:30 PM (16:30)

• Registration and check-in begin at 4:30 PM.
• Please have your electronic ticket (with barcode) available on your phone or bring a printed copy.

Cash Bar

• Valid ID is required for alcohol purchases.
• Outside alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited.
• Pennsylvania law prohibits anyone under 21 years of age from purchasing, attempting to purchase, or consuming alcoholic beverages.

🇺🇸 Ceremony

6:00 PM (18:00)

Please arrive on time.

Once the ballroom doors are secured, late entry will not be permitted for the duration of the ceremony.

🍽️ Dinner Buffet & Remarks

Approximately 6:45 PM (18:45)

Buffet menu information is available on the CPAMA website.

💃 Dancing

8:30 PM – 11:00 PM

DJ entertainment throughout the evening.

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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

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A guest room block has been reserved for attendees.

• Reservation Deadline: October 30, 2026
• Hotel Direct Number: (717) 763-7117
• Group Rate: $115.00 per night, plus applicable taxes (subject to room availability)
• Check-In: After 3:00 PM
• Check-Out: By 11:00 AM

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SPONSORSHIP TICKETS

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Guests receiving sponsorship tickets should contact their sponsor directly with their information. The sponsor will coordinate with CPAMA to have your ticket(s) issued.

For buffet details and to learn more about Central PA Marine Associates (CPAMA), please visit:

https://www.centralpamarineassociates.org