Midwest U.S. Navy Seabee Ball 2025

The Midwest Seabee Ball Association is proud to sponsor the U.S. Navy Seabee birthday ball for the tenth consecutive year in Minneapolis – St. Paul! This year, we are changing locations to the Holiday Inn & Suites – Lake Elmo, MN. With all the currently serving and prior Seabees in the Midwest area, we are sure this can be another outstanding event with great attendance. Come celebrate our heritage and connect with Seabees you may have served with before or meet original 'Bees who blazed the trail for the rest of us!

We would like to see as many WWII, Korea, and Vietnam era Seabees as we can! For the past nine years, we have covered the cost of tickets for WWII and Korea era Seabees. Last year we raised enough money to now include Vietnam era Seabees to receive complementary tickets! If you are a WWII, Korea, or Vietnam era Seabee, please contact us before purchasing your ticket. You can either send a message through Eventbrite or email us at [email protected].

What is the uniform?

Preferred Dress / Uniform: Formal Black tie / Dinner Dress Blue Jacket / Gowns, if available. Service Dress Blue / suits / dresses, if you don't have the Dinner Dress. Ultimately, our first priority is that you attend and help celebrate Seabee heritage... dress is secondary.

Where is this event being held?

**NEW LOCATION** Holiday Inn & Suites 8511 Hudson BLVD, Lake Elmo, MN 55042. Use this link for a map.

How much is the hotel room?

There is a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn & Suites (where the Ball is hosted) for $107 / night. Room must be booked by Thursday, January 30, 2025 in order to be guaranteed that rate. That room rate is good for Friday and Saturday night, if you want to come and make it a weekend getaway. You can call 651-714-8068 and ask for the Seabee Ball block of rooms.

Who is invited to attend?

All Seabees past and present and their families, anyone who has ever been assigned to a Seabee command and their families, and anyone who supports the Seabees - even if they were never in the military.

Who is sponsoring this event?

This is not a Command-sponsored function associated with any one command. It will be supported by Seabees from several commands (some of whom are participating on the committee) as well as retired Seabees.

What is the cost?

TICKETS PURCHASED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2025:
E1-E4 $30
E5-E6 $45
E7-O3 $75
O4 & above $85
Civilians $55
WWII, Korea, and Vietnam era Seabees: No cost – Please contact us to get your free ticket

****Spouses/Guests of military members pay the same rate as the military member****

TICKETS PURCHASED JANUARY 1, 2025 OR AFTER:

E1-E4 $35
E5-E6 $50
E7-O3 $80
O4 & above $90
Civilians $60
WWII, Korea, and Vietnam era Seabees: No cost – Please contact us to get your free ticket

****Spouses/Guests of military members pay the same rate as the military member****

What are the meal choices?

The meal choices are chicken or pork. Both entrees include bread, salad, dessert, coffee and tea. If you need a vegetarian option, contact us through Eventbrite or [email protected].

****Please make sure you select your meal choice when you purchase your tickets****

What is the agenda?

5 pm - 6 pm: Social Hour, Cash Bar, Registration
6 pm - 8 pm: Dinner and Program
8 pm - midnight: DJ and dancing

Will there be an open bar?

Domestic beer is included in the ticket price (until we blow the kegs); however, anything else is cash bar. Water, tea, and coffee are included with the meal.

What time can I check into my room at the Holiday Inn and Suites?

Check-in time is 3 pm.

Check-out is 11 am.

Host or Publisher Midwest Seabee Ball Committee