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Marine Corps celebrating 250th birthday with week of events in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — As part of the year-long 250th birthday celebration for the U.S. Marine Corps, numerous events are taking place around Nashville this week.
According to officials, Marine Week Nashville will offer an array of military equipment, aircraft, military bands, and opportunities to meet Marines as they set up interactive displays and participate in community relations projects across the city.
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The Marine Corps already kicked off the celebration at the NASCAR Cup Series at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon on Sunday, June 1, but here's the schedule for the rest of the week:
Monday, June 2
Physical training with the Marines at Bicentennial State Park in Nashville from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. (with registration at 6:30 a.m.)
Morning colors ceremony at 8 a.m. and evening colors ceremony at 8 p.m. at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville
Wreath laying ceremony at the Bicentennial State Park World War II Memorial in Nashville from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Folds of Honor Tennessee Rock 'n' Jock Celebrity Softball Game at First Horizon Park in Nashville at 6:30 p.m. (with a performance by the Silent Drill Platoon, Color Guard, and Band prior to the National Anthem)
Tuesday, June 3
Physical training with the Marines at Bicentennial State Park in Nashville from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. (with registration at 6:30 a.m.)
Morning colors ceremony at 8 a.m. and evening colors ceremony at 8 p.m. at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville
Wreath laying ceremony at the Bicentennial State Park World War II Memorial in Nashville from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Marine Corps Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Collaboration Profectus Jiu-Jitsu at 69 Lindsley Avenue in Nashville from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Civic Plaza 250th ceremony at 111 West Vine Street in Murfreesboro from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. (with a cake cutting and proclamation with performances by the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band and the Silent Drill Platoon)
Wednesday, June 4
Physical training with the Marines at Bicentennial State Park in Nashville from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. (with registration at 6:30 a.m.)
Morning colors ceremony at 8 a.m. and evening colors ceremony at 8 p.m. at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville
Commemoration ceremony at Bicentennial State Park World War II Memorial in Nashville at 10 a.m.
Thursday, June 5
Morning colors ceremony at 8 a.m. and evening colors ceremony at 8 p.m. at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville
Wreath laying ceremony at the Bicentennial State Park World War II Memorial in Nashville from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Marines 250 at CMA Fest in Nashville from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
'Join us at Marine Corps Alley, climb aboard Marine Corps equipment, try on gear, test yourself with a pull-up challenge, and enjoy performances by 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. The outdoor display will be at 4th and Broadway as well as an indoor activation across the street at Music City Center,' the Marine Week website states.
Friday, June 6
Morning colors ceremony at 8 a.m. and evening colors ceremony at 8 p.m. at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville
Wreath laying ceremony at the Bicentennial State Park World War II Memorial in Nashville from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Marines 250 at CMA Fest at 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S in Nashville from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nashville Sounds baseball game featuring the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, a flyover, a National Anthem Singer, and Color Guard, as well as a Poolee swearing-in ceremony, at First Horizon Park in Nashville, where the gates open at 5:35 p.m.
Saturday, June 7
Marines 250 at CMA Fest at 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S in Nashville from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 8
Marines 250 at CMA Fest at 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S in Nashville from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To learn more about the Marines' 250th birthday celebration, click here.
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