2026 Military Family USMC Birthday Ball

Military Family Birthday Ball

All ranks are welcome to attend this family event!

November is the Month of the Military Family. The Military Family USMC Birthday Ball will be in celebration of military children and in recognition of the Marine Corps 251st Birthday. This event honors Marine Corps history and traditions. The Birthday Ball is also an opportunity to show appreciation for the sacrifices that many of the youngest family members endure while their military parent(s) serves.

There will be lots of family fun to include a traditional cake cutting ceremony, guest speaker, dancing, delicious kid-friendly buffet options, and other fun activities you won’t want to miss!

Requested dress code for civilians is formal, semi-formal or cocktail.

Requested dress code for military is Dress Blues, Evening dress, or branch equivalent.

Open to all DoD Authorized Patrons.

Doors open at 4:00 PM
We kindly request that you arrive before 4:30 PM to fully enjoy the formal ceremony.

For more information, call 703.784.2687/9421 or email SMB_MCCSQuanticoMCFTB@usmc.mil

PHOTOGRAPHY NOTICE: Please be aware that by entering this area/event, you consent to your photograph, video, and/or likeness being used without compensation for historical, commercial, MCCS & MCBQ promotions, and social media releases. Entering provides consent and releases MCCS and MCBQ and its successors from any liability whatsoever of any nature. Do not enter this event if you do not wish to be subject to the foregoing.

Refund request deadline is no later than 3 days prior to the event. Eventbrite fees are non-refundable; therefore, all refunds are partial. Full refunds are only given in special circumstances such as an event cancellation, etc.”

Base access for the public (those who do NOT have an authorized base access pass): Due to the suspension of trusted traveler procedures at MCB Quantico, all adults (18+) entering the base must present an authorized access pass for scanning at the gate. Valid authorized base access passes include DOD ID, DBIDS token or pass, Federal PIV or current Military ID. To facilitate traffic flow, have IDs/passes for all adults (18+) ready when arriving at the gate.

Marine Corps Base Quantico has implemented the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS). The general public must preregister with DBIDS for access to MCB Quantico. Once preregistered in DBIDS, please visit the Visitor Control Center, 27190 Russell Road, Stafford, VA, during their normal operating hours between now and November 5 to have your identity proofed and vetted. You will be provided with a one-day pass for the event. Before your visit to the Visitor Control Center, go to: https://www.quantico.marines.mil/Info/Base-Access/Visitor-Control-Center/

Rules for base access are intended to help Marines accomplish their mission and keep families aboard MCB Quantico safe.

Call the Visitor Center 703.784.3023 or email SMB_MCBQ_VCC@USMC.MIL for more information on base access.

The Visitor Control Center is open
Monday–Friday 0600–1500
Saturday 0730–1130
CLOSED Sundays & all Federal Holidays