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21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
United States Marine Corps Invites Nashville to Commemorate its 250th Birthday
Marine Week Nashville (June 1-7) to be Honored at CMA Fest, NASCAR Cup Series NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Marine Corps is proud to announce Marine Week Nashville will take place June 1-7, 2025, as part of the service's 250th Birthday Celebration. Marines will honor the legacy and tradition of service, celebrate Veterans, connect with fellow Americans, and inspire the next generation of leaders to wear the cloth of the nation. This seven-day series of events in Nashville is an opportunity for the community to witness the extraordinary talent and commitment of Marines who serve as a living testament to the Corps' legacy of excellence. The festivities in Music City include signature engagements throughout CMA Fest – The Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience™️ – in the heart of Nashville, a Marine band and Silent Drill Platoon performance at the 2025 Folds of Honor Tennessee Rock 'N Jock Celebrity Softball game, a huge presence at the Nashville Superspeedway, daily wreath laying ceremonies, a scavenger hunt for kids and much more. Two-hundred fifty years ago, the U.S. Marine Corps was authorized by an act of the Second Continental Congress, leading Captain Samuel Nicholas to establish the first Marine Corps recruiting headquarters at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Pa., on November 10, 1775. "For 250 years, Marines have fought and won our nation's battles with honor, courage, and commitment," said Col. J.J. Wilson, commander of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, the unit leading the Marine Corps' year-long commemoration. "Marine Week Nashville is more than a celebration—it's an opportunity to showcase our warfighting excellence, give back to the communities who support us, and share the rich heritage and culture that binds generations of Marines together. We're proud to be here in Nashville as we look ahead to the next 250 years of service to our nation." Public & Media Opportunities during Marine Week Nashville: Sun, June 1: Nashville Superspeedway Cracker Barrel 400: The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, the Silent Drill Platoon and USMC equipment will all be on hand, along with commemorations during the NASCAR Cup Series race. Fan Fest Kickoff is at 1pm. Mon, June 2: The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, the Silent Drill Platoon, and the official Marine Corps Color Guard will perform at the 'most patriotic softball game in America' – the 2025 Folds of Honor Tennessee Rock 'N Jock Celebrity Softball Game at First Horizon Park in Nashville, featuring Team Military vs. Team First Responder. Mon-Wed, June 2-4: Workout with the Marines!: The public is invited to join Marines for 'Morning PT' at Bicentennial Park each morning at 6:30 - 8am. Mon-Fri, June 2-6: Daily Wreath Laying & Colors ceremonies (9am daily), as well as community engagements and public service projects, will take place across the Nashville metro area. Wed, June 4: Commemoration of the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th Birthday. Public invited to a ceremony and cake-cutting at the World War II Memorial at Bicentennial Park in Nashville 10am. Thu-Sun, June 5-8: Large display of Marine Corps equipment and assets at CMA Fest outdoors at 4th Ave S. and Broadway and at the Nashville Convention Center in the heart of Nashville. The public is invited to meet their Marines, try on gear, test their strength at a pull-up challenge, and enjoy performances by the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. Fri, June 6: 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performance, Official Color Guard of the Marine Corps, a flyover and USMC Pull-Up Bar challenge at the Nashville Sounds baseball game. First pitch: 6:35pm; Friday Fireworks to follow the game. Sun, June 8: The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs at CMA Fest 2025 on the Dr. Pepper Amp Stage at 11:15am. Primary On-Site Media Contact:Josh Zecherjosh@ 930-4941 cell Secondary On-Site Media Contact:Mark Albertmark@ 241-1833 cell About the United States Marine Corps The electronic press kit for the USMC 250th birthday celebration can be downloaded here. The celebration's official website is here; hashtag #Marines250. Watch the Commandant's all-Marines message on the celebration. USMC Style Guide is here. Read about the history of the Marine Corps. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE U.S. Marine Corps Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
05-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
United States Marine Corps Kicks Off 250th Birthday Celebration at Super Bowl LIX
New Orleans will be the First in a Series of Year-Long Events to Honor USMC's Service to the Nation NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Marine Corps kicks off a year-long celebration of its 250th birthday at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans this week. The festivities include a one-of-a-kind multi-media booth at the NFL's Super Bowl Fan Experience, participation in media interviews on Radio Row to commemorate the NFL's Military Appreciation Day, a flyover during the inaugural Super Bowl Mardi Gras parade, and a historic flyover during the Super Bowl Pre-Game Show, the world's most-watched live event. Authorized by an act of the Second Continental Congress, Captain Samuel Nicholas set up the first Marine Corps recruiting headquarters at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, PA. on November 10, 1775. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate 250 years since its founding. 'For two and a half centuries, Marines have forged a path of honor and courage, and stood resolute in the face of adversity,' said SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz, the Marine Corps' top enlisted Marine. 'We all carry the weight of our incredible history and must ensure the ideals of our freedom endure for the next 250 years.' Today, the Marine Corps is stronger than ever. On any given day, nearly 38,000 Marines are forward deployed around the globe, enabling the Corps to be first on scene, first to help, first to contain a brewing crisis and, if required to do so, first to fight anywhere for as long as it takes. Marines stand always ready! To commemorate 250 years of Marines serving with distinction in every clime and place, the Marine Corps will hold events across the nation. These events are an opportunity to honor the legacy and tradition of service, celebrate Veterans, connect with fellow Americans, and inspire the next generation of leaders to wear the cloth of the nation. The Marine Corps' 250th birthday celebration will include five Marine Weeks and two other large-scale events, beginning with Super Bowl LIX this week and culminating in November with the celebration of the Marine Corps' birthday worldwide. Visual Opportunities in New Orleans during Super Bowl week: One-of-a-kind multi-media booth at the NFL's Super Bowl Fan Experience (rendering above). The 20-foot wide by 14-foot tall red and blue booth, with a main sail and mid sail, features custom LED video panels, physical engagement opportunities, and the iconic yellow footprints replicating the ones where every Marine's journey begins. Media engagements on NFL's storied Radio Row to commemorate the NFL's Military Appreciation Day on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz and leaders from the Marine Corps will be on site, as well as the pilots that are slated to flyover the Superdome on Sunday. Flyover in the inaugural Super Bowl Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans's iconic French Quarter on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Historic flyover of two Marine Corps F-35Bs and four MV-22B aircraft during the Pre-Game Show of Super Bowl LIX, the world's most-watched live event. This is the first time F-35s and MV-22Bs have conducted an integrated flyover of a sporting event. Additional community engagements throughout the New Orleans area; list available upon request. Primary Media Contact: Capt. Ryan Bruce [email protected] (301) 752-5923 cell
