Mark your calendars for this year’s Marine Corps Birthday Ball, co-hosted by Riverbend Patriots and A Few Good Marines.   Join us as we celebrate the 251st Birthday of the United States Marine Corps with an evening of tradition, honor, and camaraderie.   Saturday, November 14, 2026
 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM -ish
 Julia’s Banquet Center, East Alton, IL   Enjoy a buffet-style dinner, guest speakers, special gifts, and timeless Marine Corps traditions    Tickets are now available:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-marine-corps-ball Formal attire encouraged.   This event is open to all Marines (past and present), their guests and friends of the corps.