MCRD Recruit Graduation Parade

Date:	TBD, October, 2008
Time:	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Please be seated by 9:45 a.m.)
Location:	Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego (Parade Deck)
Cost:	Free
Attendance:	Open to the General Public
POC:	For more details contact: Captain Taylor Buff at (619) 524-8789 or Mr. Frank Estrada (619) 524-8828

Event Description: Come see one of the finest displays of military precision marching and ceremony at the MCRD Recruit Graduation Parade. The graduation parade and final dismissal is the culminating public ceremony of the new Marine's training experience. The hour-long ceremony includes the graduating Marines, their Drill Instructors and other key training personnel. Some of the distinguished personnel who make an appearance during the ceremony are the Depot commanding general, the parade reviewing officer and the parade staff. Highlighted performances include the Marine Band and the Depot Mascot. It is highly recommended that all guests be seated in the bleachers by 9:45 a.m. for the 10:00 a.m. ceremony.