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Video by Lance Cpl. Juaquin Greaves

Marine Week Chicago 2025: Opening Ceremony

Communication Directorate

July 10, 2025 | 4:59

U.S. Marines with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250 hosted the opening ceremony for Marine Week Chicago 2025 at the Plaza of the Americas in Chicago, Illinois, on July 10, 2025. The event featured local civic leaders, musical performances by the Quantico Marine Band, a ceremonial cake-cutting, and a demonstration by the Silent Drill Platoon. Throughout 2025, Marines worldwide will commemorate the 250th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, honoring their service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Juaquin Greaves)