Thank you to our community for always supporting this event. At this time the 250th Marine Corps Ball - San Antonio City is SOLD OUT. Do not purchase resale tickets they are likely a scam and will not be honored without our knowledge.

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Welcome to the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball - San Antonio City-Wide event! Join us on Sat Nov 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk for a night of celebration and camaraderie. Let's honor the legacy of the Marine Corps and enjoy a memorable evening together. Don't miss out on this special event!

250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball - San Antonio City-Wide

SAVE THE DATE - ticket sales will open July 2025 and will sell out soon! Don't wait.

SOLD OUT? E-mail us to be added to the waitlist to alamo.det.mcl@gmail.com

250th Corps Birthday Ball

Hosted by

Marine Corps League Alamo Detachment 315

EVENT DETAILS:

When: November 15, 2025 / Saturday

Where: Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk, TX

Address: 123 Losoya St, San Antonio, TX.

Time: 5:00 PM Social Hour/ 6:00 PM Ceremony

GUEST OF HONOR:

Major General Juan Ayala USMC retired, Director Miitary & Veteran Affairs San Antonio

SEQUENCE OF EVENTS:

Social Hour: 5:00-6:00 PM (Cash bars only)

Ballroom Doors open: 5:30 PM (Find your seats)

Ceremony: 6:00-7:00 PM

Please be seated by 5:55 pm, doors will remain closed during the ceremony.

(Guest of Honor – Major General Juan Ayala, USMC retired, City of San Antonio Director of Military and Veteran Affairs )

Dinner: 7:00-8:00 PM

Dancing: 8:00-Midnight (Dance & Joy DJ, variety of music)

TICKET SALES:

Cost: $110.00 for Officers, SNCOs, Veterans, and retirees.

$85.00 for Active-Duty E-5 & below and their guest.

(Includes meal, ceremony, memento & dancing)

Whole Tables: SOLD OUT

Note1: EventBrite fees and credit card fees will be added at checkout.

Note2: Units Attending and their guests, contact your Ball Representative to purchase your tickets.

REFUND / RESALE POLICY:

No Refunds. Tickets are issued by name and no resales are allowed. Do not purchase tickets from parties claiming to resale their tickets, they will not be honored without our knowledge. If you are unable to attend contact us, we will try to assist in the resale process if we have a waitlist. Contact us with any questions or issues.

MEALS:

A Salad: Caesar Salad, Creamy Dressing, Parmesan, Garlic Focaccia Croutons

B. Entree choice of;

1. Roasted Chicken Breast -Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus, Wild Mushroom Cream

2. Island Salmon-Lemon Caper Butter, Boursin Whipped Potatoes, Garlic Butter Haricot Verts

Vegetarian Meal

C: Drinks: Water and iced tea

D. Dessert: NY Cheesecake

ATTIRE:

Military: Evening Dress uniform, Dress Blue Alpha, Dress Blue Bravo, or Service Alpha

Veterans: Authorized dress uniform for your service or civilian attire.

Civilian: Black Tie / Evening Gown. This is a Gala event.

UNITS ATTENDING:

1) Company H Marine Cryptologic Support Bn and Marine Corps Detachment Lackland

2) Marine-affiliated veteran organizations attending: Alamo Detachment #315 Marine Corps League, Heart of Texas (New Braunfels),1st Marine Division Association, Women Marines Association TX-3 San Antonio Rose Chapter, Women Marines Association TX-6 Gruene Marines.

HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS:

Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk, TX

123 Losoya St, San Antonio, TX.

Reservations:

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/SATRS/G-MCL5

(Click here for Map)

Room Rate $137 / per night (Military per diem rate) plus taxes

Note* All rooms must be reserved by October 18, 2025.

BOOKING LINK:

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/SATRS/G-MCL5

HOTEL PARKING INFO:

Day of Event. Park in the hotel parking garage. Ensure you get the sticker and place it over the ticket you pulled when you parked your car. ($19.00) for the evening. If you are staying in the hotel, you will receive a discount on your parking.

Valet Parking $59.00/ Oversized vehicles $69.00

PARKING ALTERNATIVES:

The closest City of San Antonio Parking for Disabled Veterans is

Houston Street Garage, 111 College Street, SATX 78205. (4-minute walk)

*FREE PARKING FOR DV PLATES in any City of San Antonio Parking garage

DV (Disabled Veteran) Plates can park free inside any San Antonio parking garage for 24 hours or less. In the absence of a parking attendant, push the emergency button and let them know you have DV plates. They can see your license plates through their cameras and will electronically open the gates. Applicable to Disabled Veteran Plates, Purple Heart, Former Prisoner of War, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Congressional Medal of Honor, Legion of Valor, Legion of Merit, Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Bronze Star with Valor

View a list of City Operated Parking Facilities.

PHOTOGRAPHER

Photography will be available before and after the ceremony from 5:00-6:00 PM and 8:00-11:00 PM.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE - CONTACT US!!!

QUESTIONS?

Please email us at

email: alamo.det.mcl@gmail.com

250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball - San Antonio City Wide