Navy and Marine Corps announce 250th celebration in Philadelphia

18 June 2025

NORFOLK, VA (Navy Region Mid-Atlantic) – On Wednesday media is invited to attend the announcement of the Navy and Marine Corps 250th (NMC250) birthday celebration in Philadelphia, PA during a planning event 9 – 10 a.m., at the Philadelphia Marriott Old City, One Dock St. Senior Navy officials will make opening remarks, along with city leadership from Philadelphia and Camden. City and community officials will be in attendance.

In commemoration of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps 250th birthdays, the cities of Philadelphia and Camden will host the celebration October 9-16. The NMC250 provides an excellent opportunity for the public to see their Navy and Marine Corps up close and speak with service members about the capabilities, importance, and value of today’s maritime service. Our Sailors and Marines are our nation’s first line of defense providing presence around the world, ensuring stability and building relationships with our allies and partner nations.

While ship names are unable to be released, ship types and potential berthing locations will be announced as well as some of the weeklong schedule of events.

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Note to media: Media interested in covering this event are asked to call the Regional Public Affairs Office at (757) 322-2853 no later than 12 p.m. on Tuesday. The points of contact are Beth Baker, Director of Public Affairs, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic 757-921-5871 or Elizabeth Reisen, 757-206-8599.

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