3rd Bn: Kilo Co 3229-3235
About this Event
Attention Friends and Families!
We are thrilled to invite you to join your new Marine during the Family Meet & Greet Dinner hosted every Wednesday from 3:00 - 6:00 PM before Boot Camp Graduation at MCRD San Diego! This special evening will be an unforgettable opportunity to share a meal with your Marine and meet their Drill Instructors.
Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis—don’t wait to secure your spot! ** "New Marine Tickets" are limited to 100 spots. You must purchase a “New Marine Ticket” for your Marine to attend the Dinner portion. "Adult Dinner Tickets" cannot be purchased for new Marines and will not guarantee attendance at the event.**
Meet & Greet/DI Dinner Base Access Procedures
You must register each attendee (to include new Marine) by name for the Meet & Greet/DI Dinner to gain access onto MCRD San Diego and attend the event. Attendees not listed on the guest list will be denied base access.
This registration process will ensure a smoother entry experience for attendees. This change only applies to Meet & Greet/DI Dinner and doesn’t impact base access procedures for Family Day and Graduation.
**How to Register:**
1. Purchase “Adult or Child Dinner Ticket” to attend the Social Hour and Dinner.
2. Purchase “New Marine Ticket” for your Marine to attend the Dinner portion - A "New Marine Ticket" MUST be purchased to ensure your new Marine's attendance. An "Adult Dinner Ticket" will NOT guarantee your new Marine's attendance.
For official graduation information:
sandiego.usmc-mccs.org/recruit-families
mcrdsd.marines.mil
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Schedule of Events
- 3:00 PM: Check-in Begins
- 3:00 – 4:45 PM: Memorabilia, beverages, and snacks for purchase.
- 3:30 - 4:30 PM: Social Hour/Meet & Greet with Drill Instructors
- 4:30 - 5:45 PM: Dinner Buffet (new Marines with tickets attend this portion)
- 6:00 PM: Event Conclusion
Accommodations can be made for mobility-impaired individuals. Notify staff at check-in if you require assistance.
The Bay View Restaurant & Event Center
For graduation information: www.sandiego.usmc-mccs.org/recruit-families
Agenda
🕑: 03:00 PM
Check-in Begins
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Social Hour/Meet & Greet with Drill Instructors
Info: Logo memorabilia, beverages, and snacks available for purchase during this time.
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:45 PM
Dinner Buffet
Info: New Marines with purchased tickets attend this portion
🕑: 06:00 PM
Event Conclusion
Ticket Information | Ticket Price |
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Adult Dinner Ticket | USD 33 |
Child Dinner Ticket (ages 5-11) | USD 25 |
New Marine Ticket | USD 33 |
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