Royal Gorge Marine Corps League

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Detachment 1318

251st Marine Corps Birthday Ball

Save the Date for 2026!

Saturday - November 14, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

The Marine Corps League Royal Gorge Detachment 1318 invites you to celebrate the 251st birthday of the United States Marine Corps with us. Join us for an evening of tradition, camaraderie, and celebration as we honor our proud heritage.

Event Details

Saturday, November 14, 2026
Quality Inn & Suites
3075 US Highway 50, Cañon City, Colorado 81212

A Community Celebration

You do not have to be a Marine or a veteran to attend. Everyone in the Cañon City area is welcome to join us as we mark 251 years of Marine Corps history.

Tickets

Ticket details for the 2026 ball will be posted here soon. Contact us and we will let you know as soon as tickets go on sale.

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Will Perdue POW / MIA Softball Tournament

Cañon City Rouse Park

Saturday - September 19, 2026 @ 8:00 am - to - Sunday - September 20, 2026 @ 8:00 pm

Join us for the Will Perdue POW/MIA Tribute Softball Tournament at Rouse Park in Cañon City. This weekend of softball honors a founding member of our detachment and remembers every service member who was taken prisoner or never came home. Event Details Dates: Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026 Location: Cañon City Rouse Park, 1611 Park Ave, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 Who Was Will Perdue? Will Perdue helped found the Marine Corps League here in Cañon City. He served in the United States Marine Corps and gave much of his life to this community. We named this tournament in his honor, and every... Read The Rest

250th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration

Save the Date for 2025!

Saturday - November 15, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

The Marine Corps League Royal Gorge Detachment 1318 cordially invites you to join us in celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. Join us for an evening of tradition, camaraderie, and celebration as we honor our proud heritage. Event Details Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 5:00 PMQuality Inn & Suites3075 US HWY 50, Canon City, CO 81212 Why You Can't Miss This This special 250th anniversary celebration features: Time-honored Cake Cutting CeremonyExperience the traditional Marine Corps birthday cake cutting ceremony Elegant Dinner & DrinksCatered by P-Dub's Rolling Smokehouse and Bar Hoppers Bartending Services Live Music & DancingEntertainment by Gypsy Karaoke Photo BoothCapture memories from this... Read The Rest

249th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration

Updated Event - Save the Date!

Sunday - November 10, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - to - Sunday - November 10, 2024 @ 8:00 pm

The Marine Corps League Royal Gorge Detachment 1318 cordially invites you to join us in celebrating the 249th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Join us for an evening of tradition, camaraderie, and celebration as we honor our proud heritage. Event Details Sunday, November 10, 2024 at the VFW Post #4061, 215 N Cottonwood Dr. Canon City, CO 4:00 PM: Doors Open 6:00 PM: Traditional Birthday Ceremonies & Cake Cutting The Experience Join us for an evening of celebration and brotherhood featuring: Traditional Marine Corps Birthday ceremonies Cake cutting ceremony with traditional messages Cash bar (ALL MARINES receive 1 free drink ticket) Live DJ entertainment Opportunities to connect with fellow... Read The Rest

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