FAMILY DAY & GRADUATION CEREMONY
As the Marine Corps turns the chapter of COVID restrictions to the opening of the time-honor recruit graduation, we are thankful as a country for the strength & courage of each recruit, family member, friends, and drill instructors over the past year. The motto Semper Fidelis (always faithful) has never been more applicable than at this time in our Marine Corps history.
Preparing for graduation can always be a little overwhelming for family and friends. That’s why we have created an easy checklist of must-dos. Also included below is the tentative schedule published by MCCS.
- Confirm what Phase (of restrictions) your graduation falls under
- Book your hotel and car NOW no matter the graduation date
- Book your flight at least 60 days prior to graduation
WEDNESDAY – FAMILY ORIENTATION DAY AT PARRIS ISLAND
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 6 A.M. – 10 P.M. | MARINE CORPS EXCHANGE (MCX) OPEN |
| 6 A.M. – 6 P.M. | MARINE CORPS EXCHANGE (MCX) FOOD COURT OPEN |
| 7 A.M. – 5 P.M. | ENGRAVING SHOP OPEN |
| 7:30 A.M. – 4 P.M. | FAMILY CHECK-IN AT THE DOUGLAS VISITORS’ CENTER JAVA CAFÉ OPEN (9 – 11:30 A.M.) VISITORS’ CENTER GIFT SHOP OPEN (8 A.M. – 4 P.M.) |
| 10 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. | MARINE CORPS 101, INCLUDING A “BEHIND THE SCENES” TOUR, AT DOUGLAS VISITOR’S CENTER.* PLEASE CHECK-IN BY 9:30 A.M. SO WE CAN BEGIN SEATING THE WAITLIST AT 9:45 A.M. |
| 1:30 – 3 P.M. | FAMILY ORIENTATION BRIEF AT THE LYCEUM. |
| 5 – 8 P.M. | STEAK NIGHT AT TRADITIONS. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. CALL 843-228-1566 FOR DETAILS AND RESERVATIONS. PLEASE NOTE YOUR MARINE WILL NOT BE PRESENT. |
| *REGISTER FOR MCCS EVENTS AT: (WWW.PARRISISLAND.EVENTBRITE.COM) |
THURSDAY — FAMILY LIBERTY DAY AT PARRIS ISLAND
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 6 A.M. – 4 P.M. | DOUGLAS VISITORS’ CENTER OPEN. PLEASE REGISTER UPON ARRIVAL. JAVA CAFÉ (6 A.M. – 2 P.M.) VISITORS’ CENTER GIFT SHOP OPEN (6 A.M. – 4 P.M.) |
| 6 A.M. – 10 P.M. | MARINE CORPS EXCHANGE (MCX) OPEN. |
| 6 A.M. – 6 P.M. | MARINE CORPS EXCHANGE (MCX) FOOD COURT OPEN. |
| 7 A.M. – 5 P.M. | ENGRAVING SHOP OPEN. |
| 7 A.M. | MOTIVATIONAL RUN – PEATROSS PARADE DECK AND BOULEVARD DE FRANCE. |
| 8 A.M. | DEPOT MUSEUM OPENS. |
| 8 – 9 A.M. | MARINE CORPS 101 AT DOUGLAS VISITOR’S CENTER.* |
| 8:15 A.M. | ALL-WEATHER TRAINING FACILITY (AWTF) OPENS. |
| 9:30 – 10 A.M. | BATTALION COMMANDER’S BRIEF TO FAMILIES & LIBERTY CEREMONY (AWTF). |
| 10 A.M. | LIBERTY BEGINS. |
| 10 A.M. – 2 P.M. | MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING UNIT OPEN HOUSE. |
| 10:30 A.M. – 1 P.M. | FAMILY DAY BUFFET AT THE LYCEUM – NEW MARINES EAT FOR FREE! |
| 2 P.M. | WARRIOR’S PRAYER AT THE RECRUIT CHAPEL. |
| 3 P.M. | LIBERTY ENDS. |
| 4 P.M. | MEET & GREET WITH DEPOT COMMAND AT THE LYCEUM. |
| 4:45 P.M. | FAMILY NIGHT DINNER WITH DEPOT COMMAND AT THE LYCEUM.* |
*REGISTER FOR MCCS EVENTS AT: (WWW.PARRISISLAND.EVENTBRITE.COM) |
FRIDAY — GRADUATION DAY AT PARRIS ISLAND
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 6 A.M. – 2 P.M. | DOUGLAS VISITORS’ CENTER OPEN. JAVA CAFÉ (6 A.M. – NOON) GRADUATION STATION (6 A.M.- NOON) |
| 6 A.M. – 10 P.M. | MARINE CORPS EXCHANGE (MCX) OPEN. |
| 7 A.M. – 7 P.M. | MARINE CORPS EXCHANGE (MCX) FOOD COURT OPEN. |
| 7 A.M. – 5 P.M. | ENGRAVING SHOP OPEN. |
| 7:45 A.M. | MORNING COLORS FLAG RAISING CEREMONY AT BARROW HALL. |
| 9 A.M. – 10 A.M. | GRADUATION AT PEATROSS PARADE DECK. |
| 11 A.M. – 1 P.M. | LUNCH BUFFET AT TRADITIONS RESTAURANT. |
*ALL TIMES/LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Categories: Recruit Training, USMC
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