Family Meet & Greet Dinner

Effective 1 Feb 2025, the Bay View will go cashless. Only debit/credit card payment will be accepted.

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 - 7:00 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 50 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. 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. Select a date for Meet & Greet/DI Dinner

2. Purchase “Adult or Child Dinner Ticket” to attend the Social Hour and Dinner portion or “General Admission – Social Hour” to attend the Social Hour only. Purchase “New Marine Ticket” for your Marine to attend the Dinner portion.

For official graduation information:

sandiego.usmc-mccs.org/recruit-families

mcrdsd.marines.mil

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Schedule of Events (effective 15 Jan 2025 w/ Lima Co)

• 3:00 PM: Check-in Begins
• 3:00 – 4:45 PM: Memorabilia, beverages, and appetizers are available for purchase.
• 4:00 – 5:00 PM: Meet & Greet with Drill Instructors
• 5:00 PM: Dinner Program Begins (new Marines with tickets attend this portion)

A portion of the event is presented outdoors from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Prolonged standing may be required.

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

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