Planning is underway for the 244th Birthday Celebration of the United States Marine Corps and the North Georgia Marine Corps Ball. The formal Ball will be held at North Georgia Technical College in Blairsville, Saturday, November 9.
Coordinator Dale Greene said, “The actual birthday of the Marine Corps is November 10th.” He added the evening will include cocktails at 5:30 p.m., a birthday ceremony, complete with a piper and bugler at 6:30 p.m., and dinner at 7:15 p.m. Tickets cost $120 per couple or $70 per individual. Greene said a cash bar will also be available and a live band will provide entertainment.
Tickets may be purchased at Folgers Gas on Highway 515 in Blue Ridge or First Place Trophies at 32 Town Square, Suite A in Blairsville. Attendance is limited so early purchase of tickets is encouraged.
Organizers invite all branches of service as well as friends of the Marines. Greene said appropriate military dress uniforms or formal attire is requested.
The Marines of Marine Corps League Lake Blue Ridge Detachment #1438 in Blue Ridge, Unicoi Detachment #783 in Blairsville/Hiawassee, and Cherokee Detachment #1011 in Murphy, North Carolina are hosting the event.
Need more information about the Ball? Call Dale Greene at 404-273-2834 or dalegreene74@gmail.com.