Get your tickets for the 250th Birthday Ball here: https://givebutter.com/Ball250
June 18, 2025
We have many members that have requested the forms to distribute to possible donors and people wanting tickets. They can be downloaded and printed here, see below:
May 29, 2025
The ball poster/flyer has been approved by the venue so we can release it here:
Please see below for ticketing information or click here: https://givebutter.com/Ball250 secure your tickets before the rush.
We had people begging last year at the last minute for tickets and we unfortunately could not accommodate them after the final numbers were put in and tickets were sold out.
Coordinating the seating, dinner, bar package, photographers, and fundraising items are a big job and it really does help us out when we can get the guest number squared away as soon as possible.
May 25, 2025
It’s that time of year again! With the 250th Marine birthday upon us in 2025 we will be once again be having the ball at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. There will be an official ball poster coming very soon, BUT to get things started you can BUY TICKETS HERE: https://givebutter.com/Ball250
Due to venue restrictions, 21 and older only once again this year
Ticket Purchase information and Service Fee Schedule:
We use a service called GiveButter.com that gives us tools that normally would not be available to small not-for-profits. In using this service there are standard credit card processing fees (2.9%+.30) plus a small platform fee (5%) that is passed along to the purchaser. This ensures that the $100 ticket donation gets to the First District Ball Committee in full. Thank you for your understanding.
HOW TO AVOID SERVICE FEES:
You can make arrangements to pay CASH or CHECK in person with an authorized Ball committee member or at the home of the Howlin’ Mad Detachment #93:
Tun Tavern
6880 Hendricks Street
Merrillville, IN 46410
Detachment Meetings: 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30pm
Bar Hours:
- Wednesday: 4-10
- Friday: 4-10
- Saturday: 12-10
- Sunday: 12-10
We are a 100% volunteer run organization, your understanding in hours of operation and days open are appreciated. The best time to purchase tickets would be during regular detachment meetings.
December 9, 2024
With the the 249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in the books we would like to thank everyone involved in making our first large scale venue event a success. We are also excited to post a link to all the photos that were taken at the event: HERE
Thank you to all our Sponsors and Volunteers, those that may or may not be listed below. We appreciate you all!
Archived Event Sponsors and Posters:
If you click on an event poster it will also take you to the event pictures.
2024:
- https://www.bunchjewelers.com/
- https://www.mycalumetpark.com/
- https://www.albertsjewelers.com/
- https://mission-bbq.com/
- https://www.albanesecandy.com/
- https://www.oakpartners.com/
- https://www.texasroadhouse.com/
- https://aurorahelicoptersllc.com/
- https://www.whitehawkcountryclub.com/
- Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
- Ace Hardware Hobart, IN
- Starbucks
- https://johnsonsfarmproduce.com/
- https://www.emeraldcoastoliveoil.com/
