--- title: 50 State Cake Cutting description: Join all 50 states this November to honor the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps with ceremonies, cake-cutting, and tributes to service and sacrifice. image: https://www.marine250.com/hubfs/52501542312_c7c71c371e_o-980x653.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://www.marine250.com/50-state-cake-cutting#main-content) [![250 Logo](https://www.marine250.com/hs-fs/hubfs/250%20Logo.png?width=139&height=77&name=250%20Logo.png)](https://marine250.com?hsLang=en) - [ABOUT MARINE 250](https://www.marine250.com/about) Show submenu for ABOUT MARINE 250 - [MARINES ACROSS AMERICA](https://www.marine250.com/marines-across-america) Show submenu for MARINES ACROSS AMERICA - [PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS](https://www.marine250.com/marines-across-america-public-submissions) - [SUBMIT A MARINE](https://www.marine250.com/marines-across-america#MAA) - [THE 2025 LEGACY SOCIETY](https://www.marine250.com/2025-legacy-society) - [OUR SUPPORTERS](https://www.marine250.com/our-supporters) - [50 STATE CAKE CUTTING](https://www.marine250.com/cake-cuttings-across-america) - [COIN PROGRAM](https://www.marine250.com/commemorative-coin) - EVENTS Show submenu for EVENTS - [EVENT CALENDAR](https://www.marine250.com/events) - [PHOTO GALLERY](https://www.marine250.com/marine-250-photo-gallery) - [EVENT SUBMISSIONS](https://www.marine250.com/events-submission) - NEWSROOM Show submenu for NEWSROOM - [MARINE250 BLOG](https://www.marine250.com/blog) - [MARINES ACROSS AMERICA](https://www.marine250.com/marines-across-america-press-releases) - [GET INVOLVED](https://www.marine250.com/get-involved) Show submenu for GET INVOLVED - [SHARE YOUR CELEBRATION](https://www.marine250.com/share-your-celebration) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [ABOUT MARINE 250](https://www.marine250.com/about) Show submenu for ABOUT MARINE 250 - [MARINES ACROSS AMERICA](https://www.marine250.com/marines-across-america) Show submenu for MARINES ACROSS AMERICA - [PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS](https://www.marine250.com/marines-across-america-public-submissions) - [SUBMIT A MARINE](https://www.marine250.com/marines-across-america#MAA) - [THE 2025 LEGACY SOCIETY](https://www.marine250.com/2025-legacy-society) - [OUR SUPPORTERS](https://www.marine250.com/our-supporters) - [50 STATE CAKE CUTTING](https://www.marine250.com/cake-cuttings-across-america) - [COIN PROGRAM](https://www.marine250.com/commemorative-coin) - EVENTS Show submenu for EVENTS - [EVENT CALENDAR](https://www.marine250.com/events) - [PHOTO GALLERY](https://www.marine250.com/marine-250-photo-gallery) - [EVENT SUBMISSIONS](https://www.marine250.com/events-submission) - NEWSROOM Show submenu for NEWSROOM - [MARINE250 BLOG](https://www.marine250.com/blog) - [MARINES ACROSS AMERICA](https://www.marine250.com/marines-across-america-press-releases) - [GET INVOLVED](https://www.marine250.com/get-involved) Show submenu for GET INVOLVED - [SHARE YOUR CELEBRATION](https://www.marine250.com/share-your-celebration) - [BIRTHDAY AT THE MUSEUM](https://www.marine250.com/marine250-at-nmmc) [BIRTHDAY AT THE MUSEUM](https://www.marine250.com/marine250-at-nmmc?hsLang=en) ![Hero Images](https://www.marine250.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hero%20Images.png?width=1440&height=501&name=Hero%20Images.png "Hero Images") This November, all 50 states will come together in a historic, nationwide tribute to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. In ceremonies led by state governors, Americans will honor two and a half centuries of service and sacrifice. ![Ceremonial US Marine Birthday Cake Cutting at NMMC](https://www.marine250.com/hs-fs/hubfs/52501542312_c7c71c371e_o-980x653.jpg?width=980&height=653&name=52501542312_c7c71c371e_o-980x653.jpg "Ceremonial US Marine Birthday Cake Cutting at NMMC") ## 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: Invite Only**   ### **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: Open to Public** ### **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: Open to Public** ### **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: Monday, Nov 10** **Time: 12 pm** **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: 11 am** **Location: Iowa State Capitol** **Public: Open to Public**   ### **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: By Invite** ### **Louisiana** **Date: Monday, Nov 10** **Time: 11 am** **Location: Louisiana State Capitol** **Public: TBD**   ### **Maine** **Date: Monday, Nov 10** **Time: TBD** **Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn, ME** **Public: By Invite**   ### **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: 2 pm** **Location: Michigan State Capitol** **Public: Open to Public** [**Link to Register**](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=h3D71Xc3rUKWaoku9HIl0dmvKyXohzxFu2PjUfZPAiNUNkxQS0wwMk9XWVE4NDVZNk82OUxEVlJWRy4u)   Register ### **Minnesota** **Date: Saturday, Nov 15** **Time: 12 pm** **Location: Minnesota State Capitol** **Public: Open to Public** ### **Mississippi** **Date: Saturday, Nov. 1** **Time: 7 pm** **Location: Jackson Convention Center** **Public: By Invite** ### **Missouri** **Date: Monday, Nov 10** **Time: 1:30 pm** **Location: Missouri State Capitol** **Public: By Invite**   ### **Montana** **Date: Tuesday, Nov 11** **Time: 12 pm** **Location: Montana State Capitol** **Public: TBD** ### **Nebraska** **Date: Monday, Nov 10** **Time: 11 am** **Location: Nebraska State Capitol** **Public: By Invite**   ### **Nevada** **Date: Monday, Nov 10** **Time: TBD** **Location: Nevada State Capitol** **Public: TBD**   ### **New Hampshire** **Date: Monday, Nov 10** **Time: 8 am** **Location: 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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, Soldiers & Sailors World War Memorial** **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 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: 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