The public is invited to attend a ceremony celebrating the 248th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at the Marine Corps Monument at Cedar Beach Park, 24th and Hamilton streets, Allentown.
The Bethlehem and Lehigh Valley Marine Corps League detachments and the local Inspector-Instructor staff of India Battery in Allentown will be participating in the annual ceremony along with other Marines, Fleet Marine Force Sailors in the community.
The patriotic, colorful, and emotional program will last approximately 30 minutes and include a ceremony, color guard, bugle rendition of the Marine Corps Hymn, a soloist singing the National Anthem, and more. A cake-cutting ceremony honoring the oldest and youngest Marines will be held afterward.
The annual celebration usually draws 50 to 75 Marines and friends of Marines and typically has veterans from every war since WWII in attendance.
Expect to see modern, active-duty Marines in their full Dress Blue uniforms and other retired or former Marines sporting their Marine Corps League uniforms or t-shirts, caps and colors proudly announcing their affiliation with the Nation’s “First To Fight” elite service.
Following the ceremony at the park: Attend a birthday cake-cutting ceremony at Christopher’s restaurant (also known as Thyme 2 Dine restaurant) located at 1519 Greenleaf St., Allentown.
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