# Marines Celebrate 251st Birthday in Boston

> US Marines honor 251st anniversary with cake-cutting ceremony at Boston event.
- Title: Marines Celebrate 251st Birthday in Boston · The Boston Globe
- Summary: US Marines honor 251st anniversary with cake-cutting ceremony at Boston event. US Marines celebrated their 251st birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony where…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/11/02/metro/marine-corps-anniversary-celebrated-in-boston
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## Marine Birthday Ball
US Marines celebrated their 251st birthday at Boston's Menino Convention Center with a cake-cutting ceremony.

> The oldest Marine will take a bite of the cake and pass it down to the youngest one, signifying the passing of time from one generation to another
## Oldest and Youngest Marines
Colonel Lewis Ferretti, 94, passed cake to Private Denzel Acrum, 18, who graduated from basic training at Parris Island, SC.
## Generational Reunions
Veterans reunited after decades, including those who served together in Korea and hadn't seen each other in 30 years.

> I look out in the audience and I see Marines hugging that haven’t seen each other for 30 years
## Key takeaway

US Marines celebrated their 251st birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony where the oldest Marine passed the cake to the youngest, highlighting generational bonds.