The Marine Corps is excited to announce it will visit Chicago in July 2025 to celebrate our 250th birthday!
Marine Week Chicago will feature an array of military equipment, aircraft, military bands, and opportunities to interact with your Marines.
Marines will set up static displays of military equipment that the community can interact with and will participate in community relations projects across Chicago.
Join us in July to celebrate 250 years of winning our nation’s battles.
Marine Week Chicago Schedule
Thursday, July 10
Morning Colors Ceremony
6:30 AM - 6:45 AM
Plaza of the Americas
430 Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
The ceremonial hoisting of the National Ensign is a long-standing and honored tradition conducted with the highest level of professionalism and precision.
Workout with the Marines
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Lake View Park
111 N. Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
Take part in a challenging Physical Training (PT) session led by Marines. Exercises are suitable and adaptable for all ages and designed to test strength, endurance, and coordination. Please arrive early to sign a required waiver.
Marine Week Chicago Opening Ceremony
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Plaza of the Americas
430 Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Join us for the official opening of Marine Week Chicago. Featuring the Quantico Marine Band and remarks by the commander of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - 250.
Romeoville High School Community Event
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Romeoville High School
100 N. Independence Blvd.
Romeoville, IL 60446
Romeoville High School celebrates the Marine Corps' 250th birthday with performances by the Silent Drill Platoon, Quantico Marine Band, and aircraft and vehicle displays. Family-friendly and open to all.
Quantico Marine Rock Band Performance
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
96 W. Main Street
West Dundee, IL 60118
Watch Quantico Marine Band's rock ensemble perform popular hits at the premier live performance venue, RocHaus.
Evening Colors Ceremony
8:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Plaza of the Americas
430 Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
The ceremonial lowering of the National Ensign is a long-standing and honored tradition conducted with the highest level of professionalism and precision.
Friday, July 11
Morning Colors Ceremony
6:30 AM - 6:45 AM
Plaza of the Americas
430 Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
The ceremonial hoisting of the National Ensign is a long-standing and honored tradition conducted with the highest level of professionalism and precision.
Workout with the Marines
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Lake View Park
111 N. Jean Baptise Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
Take part in a challenging Physical Training (PT) session led by Marines. Exercises are suitable and adaptable for all ages and designed to test strength, endurance, and coordination. Please arrive early to sign a required waiver.
Static Display
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Pioneer Court
401 N. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Come meet your Marines and try on gear, climb aboard equipment, and test your strength with a fitness challenge. Featuring performances by the Silent Drill Platoon and Quantico Marine Band.
Wreath Laying Ceremony
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
24 E Lower Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
A solemn tribute to commemorate the lives and legacies of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our Nation.
Windy City Smokeout
9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
United Center Lot C
1901 W Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60612
Visit Marine Corps Recruiters and test your strength at the pull-up bars at the Chicago Country Music and BBQ Festival.
Premier Lacrosse League
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
2235 N. Campus Dr.
Evanston, IL 60208
New York Atlas vs Boston Cannons. Featuring the Marine Corps Color Guard and a National Anthem vocalist from Quantico Marine Band.
Evening Colors Ceremony
8:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Plaza of the Americas
430 Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
The ceremonial lowering of the National Ensign is a long-standing and honored tradition conducted with the highest level of professionalism and precision.
Saturday, July 12
Morning Colors Ceremony
6:30 AM - 6:45 AM
Plaza of the Americas
430 Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
The ceremonial hoisting of the National Ensign is a long-standing and honored tradition conducted with the highest level of professionalism and precision.
Workout with the Marines
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Lake View Park
111 N. Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
Take part in a challenging Physical Training (PT) session led by Marines. Exercises are suitable and adaptable for all ages and designed to test strength, endurance, and coordination. Please arrive early to sign a required waiver.
Static Display
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Pioneer Court
401 N. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Come meet your Marines and try on gear, climb aboard equipment, and test your strength with a fitness challenge. Featuring performances by the Silent Drill Platoon and Quantico Marine Band.
Wreath Laying Ceremony
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
24 E Lower Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
A solemn tribute to commemorate the lives and legacies of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our Nation.
Windy City Smokeout
9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
United Center Lot C
1901 W Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60612
Visit Marine Corps Recruiters and test your strength at the pull-up bars at the Chicago Country Music and BBQ Festival.
Quantico Marine Brass Band Performance
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Navy Pier - South Dock
600 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Rockin' for our Vets Concert
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Cantigny - Parade Field
1 S 151 Winfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band concert, supporting local veterans and their families, featuring the Quantico Marine Band, Marine Corps Color Guard, and the Silent Drill Platoon.
Evening Colors Ceremony
8:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Plaza of the Americas
430 Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
The ceremonial lowering of the National Ensign is a long-standing and honored tradition conducted with the highest level of professionalism and precision.
Sunday, July 13
Morning Colors Ceremony
6:30 AM - 6:45 AM
Plaza of the Americas
430 Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
The ceremonial hoisting of the National Ensign is a long-standing and honored tradition conducted with the highest level of professionalism and precision.
Workout with the Marines
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Lake View Park
111 N. Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
Take part in a challenging Physical Training (PT) session led by Marines. Exercises are suitable and adaptable for all ages and designed to test strength, endurance, and coordination. Please arrive early to sign a required waiver.
Static Display
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Pioneer Court
401 N. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Come meet your Marines and try on gear, climb aboard equipment, and test your strength with a fitness challenge. Featuring performances by the Silent Drill Platoon and Quantico Marine Band.
Wreath Laying Ceremony
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
24 E Lower Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
A solemn tribute to commemorate the lives and legacies of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our Nation.
Windy City Smokeout
9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
United Center Lot C
1901 W Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60612
Visit Marine Corps Recruiters and test your strength at the pull-up bars at the Chicago Country Music and BBQ Festival.
Commemoration Ceremony
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
The final closing ceremony for Marine Week Chicago, featuring a traditional Marine Corps Cake Cutting, the Quantico Marine Band, and Silent Drill Platoon.
Marine Rock Band Performance
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Navy Pier
Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage
600 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
The Quantico Marine Band Rock Music Group features powerful vocals and an electrified rhythm section delivering popular music to venues from stadiums to festival stages and studios.
Evening Colors Ceremony
8:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Plaza of the Americas
430 Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
The ceremonial lowering of the National Ensign is a long-standing and honored tradition conducted with the highest level of professionalism and precision.
The Marine Corps is excited to announce it will visit Nashville in June 2025 to celebrate our 250th birthday!
Marine Week Nashville will feature an array of military equipment, aircraft, military bands, and opportunities to interact with your Marines.
Marines will set up static displays of military equipment that the community can interact with and will participate in community relations projects across Nashville.
The Marine Corps cannot wait to celebrate and commemorate 250 years of service to our nation with the great people of Nashville.
Marine Week Nashville Schedule
Sunday, June 1
Nashville Superspeedway: NASCAR Cup Series
Fan Zone opens at 1:00 PM, Race at 6:00 PM
4847-F McCrary Road
Lebanon, TN 37090
Monday, June 2
Physical Training with the Marines at Bicentennial State Park
Registration/Sign-up at 6:30 AM, PT at 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
1049 6th Ave N.
Nashville, TN 37208
Morning/Evening Colors at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Morning Colors Ceremony: 8:00 AM, Evening Colors Ceremony: 8:00 PM
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S
Nashville, TN 37203
Wreath Laying Ceremony at Bicentennial State Park WWII Memorial
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
1049 6th Ave N.
Nashville, TN 37243
Folds of Honor Tennessee Rock ‘n’ Jock Celebrity Softball Game at First Horizon Park
Silent Drill Platoon, Color Guard, and Band will perform prior to the National Anthem. - 6:30 PM
19 Junior Gilliam Way
Nashville, TN 37219
Tuesday, June 3
Physical Training with the Marines at Bicentennial State Park
Registration/Sign-up at 6:30 AM, PT at 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
1049 6th Ave N.
Nashville, TN 37208
Morning/Evening Colors at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Morning Colors Ceremony: 8:00 AM, Evening Colors Ceremony: 8:00 PM
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S
Nashville, TN 37203
Wreath Laying Ceremony at Bicentennial State Park WWII Memorial
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
1049 6th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37243
Marine Corps Martial Arts & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Collaboration Profectus Jiu-Jitsu
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
69 Lindsley Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
Civic Plaza 250th Ceremony
Cake cutting and proclamation with performances by the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band and the Silent Drill Platoon. - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
111 West Vine Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Wednesday, June 4
Physical Training with the Marines at Bicentennial State Park
Registration/Sign-up at 6:30 AM, PT at 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
1049 6th Ave N.
Nashville, TN 37208
Morning/Evening Colors at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Morning Colors Ceremony: 8:00 AM, Evening Colors Ceremony: 8:00 PM
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S
Nashville, TN 37203
Commemoration Ceremony at Bicentennial State Park World War II Memorial
Official commemoration ceremony event honoring the Marine Corps 250th and Marine Week Nashville. Will feature the band and color guard. - 10:00 AM
600 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville, TN 37243
Thursday, June 5
Morning/Evening Colors at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Morning Colors Ceremony: 8:00 AM, Evening Colors Ceremony: 8:00 PM
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S
Nashville, TN 37203
Wreath Laying Ceremony at Bicentennial State Park WWII Memorial
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
1049 6th Ave N.
Nashville, TN 37243
Marines 250 at CMA Fest
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. - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
201 Rep. John Lewis Way S
Nashville, TN 37203
Friday, June 6
Morning/Evening Colors at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Morning Colors Ceremony: 8:00 AM, Evening Colors Ceremony: 8:00 PM
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S
Nashville, TN 37203
Wreath Laying Ceremony at Bicentennial State Park WWII Memorial
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
1049 6th Ave N.
Nashville, TN 37243
Marines 250 at CMA Fest
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
201 Rep. John Lewis Way S
Nashville, TN 37203
Nashville Sounds Baseball Game
The Nashville Sounds game will feature the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, a flyover, national anthem singer and color guard. MCRC will also host a Poolee Swearing-in Ceremony. Gates open at 5:35 PM
First Horizon Park
19 Junior Gilliam Way
Nashville, TN 37219
Saturday, June 7
Marines 250 at CMA Fest
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
201 Rep. John Lewis Way S
Nashville, TN 37203
Sunday, June 8
Marines 250 at CMA Fest
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
201 Rep. John Lewis Way S
Nashville, TN 37203