251st Marine Corps Birthday Ball

Thank You to Our Event Sponsor

Ticket sales start Tuesday, August 25, 2026 and close at 11:59 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Information Required

Sponsor, Rank & Name
Phone & E-mail
Meal Options (Beef/Chicken/Vegetarian)
Dietary Restrictions (If applicable)
Guest Name(s)
Guest Meal & Allergies

Event Schedule

4:30 PM Staff & O Call
5:00 PM Cocktail Hour
6:00 PM Ceremony Starts
6:30 PM Dinner
11:00 PM Event Concludes

Registration Policy

All sales are final. Please contact your Ball Ticket POC for questions or issues.

Event Location

Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
Silver State Pavilion
2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89595

Room Reservations

Grand Sierra Resort & Casino is now accepting hotel reservations for this event. Click the link below to book, modify or cancel your hotel reservations.

Bookings

Other Services

4:00 - 11:00 PM
Fun Events NV
Phone: (775) 338-1422; Toll Free: (775) 434-9932

Photography

4:40 - 5:00 PM VIP
5:00 - 7:00 PM Formal Photos
7:00 - 10:00 PM Fun Photo Booth
4x6 prints with logo plus high quality digital copy

Childcare: $40 per child

Dinner Menu

SALAD
Mixed Greens, Shaved Market Vegetables, Pickled Onions, Mozzarella Pearls, Heirloom Tomato, Champagne Vinaigrette (GF, Vegetarian)

ENTREES

DESSERT
Vanilla Cheesecake with Fresh Berries, Strawberry Sauce, White Chocolate Stick

Registration Guidelines

You may purchase up to two (2) tickets at your pay grade/rank's price bracket
Additional Guests: All tickets beyond the first two must be purchased at the Additional Guest rate ($120.00)
Sponsor Identification: The "Sponsor" is the eligible individual purchasing the tickets
- If you are purchasing a ticket for yourself, enter your own first and last name as the Sponsor

IMPORTANT!

If you are registering a guest (either now or at a later date), you must use the exact same Sponsor Name to ensure your orders match.

Questions?

Please contact one of the POCs below for additional information.

Ball Coordinator: 1stSgt James Horton (931) 632-0108

Assistant Ball Coordinator: GySgt Jorge Ruiz (757) 632-2044

Senior Enlisted Leader of Installation:SgtMaj Robert Turek (760) 932-1404

251st Marine Corps Birthday Ball

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