Parris Island Graduation Information
Below is the latest schedule for Family Day and Graduation Day at MCRD PARRIS ISLAND. We offer our suggestions, prefaced with the following information: THE CORPS STORE has been serving Marines and their families for over 400 graduations from PARRIS ISLAND…so you can trust our advice and experience!
Listed below are some comments/suggestions from our more than 350,000 customers. It is our hope that they will make your trip to Parris Island better.
#1 COMMENT: We wish we had not bought our Parris Island Battalion shirts and hats online...they were not the correct colors and we paid too much. We wish we had waited and bought them at The Corps Store.
SUGGESTION #1: Don't purchase your Parris Island shirts and hats online from us or anybody else…WAIT UNTIL YOU GET HERE…see for yourself! Forget the shipping and handling...thats just more $$$ in your pocket. There is plenty of time to shop!! Please do compare prices and quality, YOU WILL GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY AT THE CORPS STORE !! All of our shirts and hoodies are the CORRECT Battalion colors with graphics on the front AND back of each one!
#2 COMMENT: We read online that we need to get to the base as early as possible on Family Day…when in fact that was not true.
SUGGESTION #2: Plan on being seated for the start of Family day and Graduation ceremonies approx 60 minutes beforehand.
#3 COMMENT: We have read so many different things online that we have no idea of what to expect on Parris Island.
SUGGESTION #3: Read the below information carefully and pass it along to other members of your family. Take bottled water and drink plenty of it; take insect repellent and apply plenty of it; take sunscreen and put it on everyone; wear comfortable shoes; avoid the crowds by packing a picnic lunch (or order from Big Joe's or Pizza Inn) or pack your Marine's favorite snacks for after the ceremony. Ask us questions and let us help you and your family enjoy this very special time…"IT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE"
Get Your
Family Day Meal
Delivered
Avoid delays and waiting in long lines!
843.770.0711
843.379.8646
- Or Pack Your Own Picnic -
Picnic tables are available and coolers are allowed - not in the All-Weather Training Facility or Parade Deck
Friday & Saturday SPECIAL
New Marines
Get Any One $12 or $15 T-Shirt
Half Price!
We make military I.D. tags while you wait!
$7 per set
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Family Day
- 7:00am Motivational Run - Begins and ends at Peatross Parade Deck. Check in with the Visitor’s Center for exact time – 843.228.3650
After the run, one person should register your family/group at the Douglas Visitor’s Center.
- 9:30am Family Day Briefing – Early seating no later than 9:00am suggested. Bleachers are marked with platoon numbers for best viewing of YOUR Marine.
- 10:00-10:15am - Liberty Ceremony
- 10:15am-3pm - On-Base Liberty with your Marine
- 3:00pm Family Day ends
- 6:00-9:00pm Gilligan’s Restaurant "Meet and Greet"
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Graduation Day
- 7:45-8:00am Morning Colors Ceremony – In front of MCRD Parris Island Headquarters Building
- 9:00-10:00am Graduation Ceremony – Peatross Parade Deck - Early seating no later than 8:00am suggested. Bleachers are marked with platoon numbers for best viewing of YOUR Marine.
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Helpful Tips
- Pick up the Thursday edition of The Beaufort Gazette at The Corps Store for a tribute listing the names of all graduating Marines.
- Pick up the Friday edition of The Boot on Parris Island or at The Corps Store for a list containing the names of all graduating Marines.
- REMEMBER -Bring Sunscreen and Insect Repellant!
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We make every effort to have the most current information, however, at times and locations change seasonally and should be verified at the Vistor's Center - 828.228.3650.
THE CORPS STORE is located at 2535 Boundary Street and 860 Parris Island Gateway in Beaufort, S.C. Our staff includes Marine spouses and children, Marine Veterans and long-time residents of Beaufort and the Low Country. They all have lots of experience and will be glad to help you in any way. We hope that you will visit us at THE CORPS STORE during your trip. Our large selection includes hundreds of USMC and Parris Island items that are priced to fit your budget. Pleasant conversation and helpful information are ALWAYS free.
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