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GATOR DETACHMENT 990 

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1998

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2026 MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY BALL

November 14, 2026
Best Western Gateway Grand, Gainesville FL
For hotel room reservations call (352) 331-3336, mention Marine Corps Birthday Ball
Social Hour starts 5pm    Ceremony/Dinner starts 6pm

Social Hour starts at 5pm
Mingle with friends old and new.  Features appetizers, photographer and cash bar.

Attire: Military uniform, formal or Sunday Best. Nobody is turned away for attire, but please conform to the intention of the event. 

Traditional Ceremony starts at 6pm
Marines around the world perform this ceremony in celebrating our Corps

GUEST OF HONOR: LOU CALLEJA

HONORARY NATIONAL PAST COMMANDANT


Plated Meal of your choice
Ribeye, Crusted Salmon, Chicken Breast or Vegetarian - includes desserts

Live Music and Dancing
Enjoy the music of our guest band, Crooked Counsel and join others on the dance floor!

Raffle Prizes
Enjoy our annual raffle with some valuable gifts, including a 65" television, a commemorative edition K-Bar knife, a liquor basket, a $200 spa package, and more.  $5 per ticket, 5 for $20. 

Gun Raffle

We have a raffle for a Colt M1991A1, which is a 1911 style .45 handgun that retails for over $600.  Has pearl handles with silver EGA. Tickets are $20.00 each.  Drawing will be at the ball. Do not have to be present to win.

See our ticketing page here. 

Mailing Address:  Gator 990 MCL, PO Box 14, High Springs, FL 32655 

Phone: (352) 339-0597

Email: gator990@gmail.com 

The Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem and the name Marine Corps are registered trademarks of the USMC. The Marine Corps League and its subordinate organizations support the USMC and its veterans, however it is not officially connected to or endorsed by the USMC, and the name and emblem are used with permission.

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