Come to Our Homecoming Countdown Gala on October 10, 2024!
Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps invites you and your organization to our Homecoming Countdown Gala on October 10, 2024!
The Gala will be from 6 to 10pm on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Grand Ballroom of the historic Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia. Our scheduled Principal Speakers and Guests of Honor are
Mr. Christopher Diaz, Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the Navy,
Vice Admiral John Gumbleton, Deputy Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Commander, Task Force 80; head of the Navy 250 effort, and
Lieutenant General Roberta Shea, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command; Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic; Commander, Marine Corps Forces Northern Command.
ESPN National Correspondent Sal Paolantonio, who served as a surface warfare officer in the U.S. Navy’s 6th Fleet from 1978-83, will serve as MC.
Come celebrate the Navy and Marine Corps 249th Birthdays, and learn more about the spectacular Navy & Marine Corps 250th Celebration coming to Philadelphia and Camden on October 9-16, 2025, and November 10, 2025.
Business Attire/Military Service Dress
OUR HOMECOMING COUNTDOWN GALA WILL BE HOMECOMING 250’S MAIN 2024 SOCIAL AND FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE NAVY & MARINE CORPS 250TH CELEBRATION IN 2025. DON'T MISS IT!
Secure a Gala Sponsorship for Your Organization!
Gala Sponsorship gives your organization to buy multiple tickets, attend the VIP Reception, and enable service members to attend the Gala. You will also get public recognition from the stage, prominent mention in the Gala signage and program, and other VIP opportunities. And you will help us give the Navy and Marines the best 250th Celebration possible!