250 Years of Unwavering Loyalty to Our Nation
At the heart of each event will be the iconic Marine Corps birthday cake-cutting ceremony —a time-honored tradition symbolizing the passing of legacy, leadership, and duty from one generation to the next. First established in 1921 by the 13th Commandant, Gen. John A. Lejeune, the celebration has grown to include meaningful rituals, including presenting the first slice of cake to the oldest Marine, who then passes it to the youngest — honoring the continuity of the Corps across generations.
The celebration will shine a spotlight on every state capitol around November 10, when governors and their representatives will join with their communities and active duty and veteran Marines to once again cut the ceremonial cake and honor the enduring legacy of the Corps.
While each event may reflect the unique character of the host state, each will include the following traditional elements:
- A Marine Corps birthday cake-cutting ceremony, symbolizing the passing of knowledge and tradition from one generation of Marines to the next
- Participation by state and local officials
- Attendance by active duty and veteran Marines
- A reading of the Commandant's official birthday message
- Playing or performance of the Marine Corps Hymn
- Remarks from local leaders and honored guests
Alabama
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 10:15 am
Location: Office of the Governor of Alabama
Public: TBD
Alaska
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Public: TBD
Arizona
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 11 am
Location: Senate Lawn of the Arizona State Capitol
Public: TBD
Arkansas
Date: Monday Nov, 10th
Time: 11 am
Location: Arkansas State Capital
Public: TBD
California
Date: Tuesday, Nov 11
Time: 9 am
Location: California State Capital
Public: TBD
Colorado
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 12 pm
Location: Colorado State Capitol
Public: TBD
Connecticut
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 12 pm
Location: Connecticut State Capitol
Public: TBD
Delaware
Date: Friday, Nov 7
Time: 6 pm
Location: Bally's Dover Casino Resort
Public: TBD
Florida
Date: Wednesday, Nov 12
Time: 11 am
Location: Florida State Capitol
Public: TBD
Georgia
Date: Thursday, Nov 6
Time: 1 pm
Location: Georgia State Capitol
Public: Invite Only
Hawaii
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Hawaii State Capitol
Public: TBD
Idaho
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 2 pm
Location: Idaho State Capitol
Public: TBD
Illinois
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 1 pm
Location: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Public: TBD
Indiana
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: TBD
Location: Indiana War Memorial
Public: TBD
Iowa
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: TBD
Location: Iowa State Capitol
Public: TBD
Kansas
Date: Friday, Nov 7
Time: 11am
Location: Kansas State Capitol
Public: TBD
Kentucky
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 10 am
Location: Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs
Public: TBD
Louisiana
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 11 am
Location: Louisiana State Capitol
Public: TBD
Maine
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: TBD
Location: Maine State Capitol
Public: TBD
Maryland
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: TBD
Location: Maryland State House
Public: TBD
Massachusetts
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Public: TBD
Michigan
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Michigan State Capitol
Public: TBD
Minnesota
Date: Saturday, Nov 15
Time: 12 pm
Location: Minnesota State Capitol
Public: Open to Public
Mississippi
Date: Saturday, Nov. 1
Time: TBD
Location: Mississippi State Capitol
Public: TBD
Missouri
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Missouri State Capitol
Public: TBD
Montana
Date: Tuesday, Nov 11
Time: 12 pm
Location: Montana State Capitol
Public: TBD
Nebraska
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: TBD
Location: Nebraska State Capitol
Public: TBD
Nevada
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: TBD
Location: Nevada State Capitol
Public: TBD
New Hampshire
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: TBD
Location: New Hampshire State Capitol
Public: TBD
New Jersey
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: TBD
Location: New Jersey Governors's Mansion
Public: TBD
New Mexico
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 12 pm
Location: New Mexico State Capitol
Public: Open to Public
New York
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 10 am
Location: New York State Capitol
Public: TBD
North Carolina
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Public: TBD
North Dakota
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: TBD
Location: North Dakota State Capitol
Public: Open to Public
Ohio
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 1 pm
Location: National Veterans Memorial and Museum
Public: By Invite
Oklahoma
Date: Friday, Nov. 7
Time: TBD
Location: Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club
Public: TBD
Oregon
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 11 am
Location: Oregon State Capitol
Public: TBD
Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: TBD
Location: Indepence Mall (Philadelphia)
Public: Open to Public
Rhode Island
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 12 pm
Location: Office of the Governor Rhode Island
Public: By Invite
South Carolina
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: TBD
Location: South Carolina State House
Public: TBD
South Dakota
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 2 pm
Location: South Dakota State Capitol
Public: By Invite
Tennessee
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 11 am
Location: Tennessee National Guard Armory
Public: Open to Public
Texas
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Texas State Capitol
Public: By Invite
Utah
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 10 am
Location: Utah State Capitol
Public: TBD
Vermont
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Public: TBD
Virginia
Date: Friday, Nov 7
Time: 10 am
Location: Virginia War Memorial
Public: Open to Public
Washington
Date: Tuesday, Nov 11
Time: TBD
Location: Washington State Capitol
Public: TBD
West Virginia
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 9:30 am
Location: West Virginia State Capitol
Public: TBD
Wisconsin
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: TBD
Location: Wisconsin State Capitol
Public: TBD
Wyoming
Date: Monday, Nov 10
Time: 11 am
Location: Wyoming State Capitol
Public: TBD
Washington, DC
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Public: TBD