Marines in gown blues enjoying carols on the parade deck. Palm timber wrapped in lights glowing underneath Pacific skies. That is Christmas Marine Corps model, with bases and native communities turning into vacation zones. Such occasions embody parades, gentle exhibits, markets, and conferences with Santa so households can benefit from the season.
For on-base, MCCS has on-base calendars with loads of occasions. Off-base communities ship stable choices too. Here is what’s verified and upcoming at six Marine Corps communities throughout the globe.
Marine Corps Base Quantico
Quantico and Prince William County go large with tree lightings, concert events on the Marine Corps Museum, and the Q-City’s Christmas celebration. Strong for households or single Marines hitting the city.
- MCB Quantico Vacation Pageant & Tree Lighting. December 4, 4–8 p.m., MCX Parking Lot (ice skating, Santa, and decoration adorning)
- Quantico Marine Band Night Vacation Live performance. December 11, 7 p.m., Nationwide Museum of the Marine Corps
- City of Quantico Annual Group Christmas Celebration. December 6, 12–2 p.m., Lillian Carden Group Heart (free, open to public)
- Vacation Stroll of Lights (Prince William County Parks). Choose dates Dec 4–28, sensory evening Dec 9
Camp Lejeune / Jacksonville Space
Lejeune’s tree lighting hits Friday, whereas Jacksonville kicks off Winterfest this weekend, excellent for getting out to the park with the household.
Camp Pendleton / Oceanside
Pendleton has free timber this weekend and Santa visits, whereas Oceanside correct has harbor lights and markets.
- Winter Fest Categorical (Free timber and Santa). December 6, 8 a.m.–midday, Pacific Views Occasion Heart
- Right here Comes Santa Claus. A number of dates, Mainside Marine Mart (and different PX areas)
- Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights. December 13, night, Oceanside Harbor (adorned boats)
- Christmas Market at Carruth Cellars. December 14, The Hangar 76 (distributors, music)
MCAGCC Twentynine Palms
Twentynine Palms has already had its large tree lighting and the city simply wrapped the Vacation Pageant however there may be nonetheless time for the Christmas Stroll later this month within the desert solar.
Marine Corps Base Hawaii (Kaneohe/Kailua)
Windward aspect retains it native with parades and jogs. Honolulu Metropolis Lights is a fast drive if you need one thing within the metropolis.
Okinawa
A number of tree lightings this week, plus American Village illuminations working all season (the perfect off-base lights on island, fingers down)
Most occasions are free or low-cost and open to base entry or public. Many could even double as Toys for Tots drops. Hit the hyperlinks for updates. Issues transfer quick in December. Get on the market and make it a very good one!
