McHenry County Marine 250 Birthday Ball

presented by

McHenry County Marine Corps League

Each November, Marines gather around the globe to commemorate the birth of the United States Marine Corps. They gather to celebrate and reflect upon the storied history of the Corps and share in the eternal spirit as worthy successors to the long line of distinguished men and women who have served as “Soldiers of the Sea” since the founding of the Corps in 1775.

Marines share this heritage with family and friends to reflect on those who came before us, those serving today, and the men and women that will become future Marine Corps. Come join the McHenry County Marine Corps League in this unique and memorable occasion. Celebrate the history of those proud few who have earned the title Marine.

We are excited to celebrate the 250th Marine Corps Birthday with you on Saturday, November 8th
at the Crystal Lake Holiday Inn Convention Center.

Ticket Price is $85.00 per person which includes Dinner (choice of Steak, Chicken, Fish or Vegetarian); chefs choice of starch and vegetable with Fresh Green Salad, warm rolls and butter; Open Bar for Social Hour and Dinner; Birthday Cake for dessert; and a Marine 250 Memento.

Ticket Registration

Schedule of Events

1700 Cocktail Hour

Open bar including Domestic Beer, Wine and Soda.
Cash bar for mixed drinks.

1800 Ceremony

Commandant’s birthday video, Chaplain’s prayer, presentation of the colors,
traditional reading of General Lejeune’s message and cake cutting ceremony.
Comments by the McHenry County Marine Corps League Commandant and
speech by the guest of honor.
Bar will be closed during the ceremony.

1845 Dinner Service

Dinner service will begin.
Open bar for Domestic Beer, Wine and Soda
Cash bar for mixed drinks.

2000 to 2300 Ball and Social Gala

Music provided by DJ Entertainment.
Professional photography by .
Cash Only Bar Begins.

Crystal Lake Holiday Inn

800 S Illinois Rte. 31
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Main Phone: (815) 477-7000

Rooms:  $104 + tax (inclusive rate of $118) per night for a standard room (king or double queen). Reservations will be made by individual attendee directly with Holiday Inn Hotel at (815) 477-7000 with code ‘MCL’ or by using the link below. Cut off date for this rate is Thursday, October 22nd, 2025. 

Hotel Room Link
Questions about the Marine Corps Ball?

Contact us by phone at (815) 575-8386 or email at mchenrycountymcl@gmail.com