Annual Reunion Information

2nd Battalion, 4th Marines Association – 2023 Annual Reunion

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September 14-16, 2023 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

The 2023 Annual Reunion will be held in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, with various scheduled group events and some down time with other activities you may schedule on your own.

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Reunion

The 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines Association will hold its annual reunion September 14-16, 2023. It will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on the beach. We will enjoy a narrated sightseeing cruise down the waterways of Fort Lauderdale aboard the world famous Jungle Queen Riverboat. A Tropical Isle Dinner and Show which you will need to book, see below. Either way, fun for all.

We will have a picnic on the beach, which you can register for below and then attend the Sunset memorial service afterwards to honor those that have passed.

Additional activities

There are also many other activities available for you to consider (on your own), including: Deep sea fishing trips, diving on reef and wreck, drift fishing, snorkeling, water sports or lounge at the beach, enjoy the hotel pool or beach nearby, sight seeing via the free city trolley, sunset cruises on sailboats, outlet shopping at the 1-mile long Sawgrass Shopping Mall and the boutiques on Las Olas Blvd., or airboat rides in the Everglades.  Many activities that are not included in your registration or planned events but feel free to come early, stay later or enjoy the down time that weekend. Pamphlets are likely available at the hotel, and surely they can help with recommendations.

There is also a water taxi service that will take you by waterway to restaurants, bars, and shopping areas – no driving or traffic to deal with. You may prefer to ride the beach trollies that travel north and south along Fort Lauderdale Beach free of charge or those that link to Las Olas at a small charge. With all of the transportation available, you should not need to rent a car or pay parking fees.

I have ordered good weather – warm and humid; hopefully, it will cooperate. No jackets are required, just shorts and 2/4 shirts. So pack light. Our events will be casual and fun. However, hats, sunglasses and sun block are suggested, especially if you plan to relax on the beach or around the pool area. Florida sun can be hot, even if it is cloudy!  Should you need a wheelchair, please contact Pete Gannon (info below)

Plan to have lots of fun!!

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Reunion Hotel Accommodations

B Ocean Hotel, 1140 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL  33316  is located on the beach and is 4.5 miles from the Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) Airport. Therefore, consider a quick and affordable taxi cab, Lyft, Uber from from the airport to the hotel.  There are many activities within 500 yards from the Hotel. You can either walk or ride a free trolley to many of these activities.

Reservation Line:  Book Online here – or you may call (888) 662-4683 and mention the “2/4 Association Reunion – Magnificent Bastards”.  Rates on the link currently show $209/night for king or two doubles with check in on Thurs, Sept 14 and check out on Sun, Sep 17, but pricing is subject to change as we get closer to the day.

**We recommend booking your hotel asap to lock your price and pay attention to the cancellation policy and dates should you need to change your booking.

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* SCHEDULE OF EVENTS *

Thursday (14 September 23)

1200 – 1700:   Registration; hospitality room open; free time
1800 – on: Cocktails and dinner on own as desired

Friday (15 September 23)

0630 – 0930:   Breakfast at hotel on own
1700 – 1930: Sunset Memorial Service/Picnic on the Beach (register below, $10pp – hamb, dogs, pot salad, soda & water)

Saturday (16 September 23)

0630 – 0930:   Breakfast at hotel on own
0930 – 1130: Board and business meetings
1200 – 1700: Lunch on own; free time
1800 – 2030: Dinner cruise on Jungle Queen
(To attend, you MUST purchase your ticket here, it is $59 per person for the dinner cruise tour AND show, be sure to select the correct date and mention you are a veteran to get the discounted price, or you will pay $10+ more pp)

Sunday (17 September 23)

0630 – 0930:   Breakfast at hotel on own; check out

Polo Shirts – 

Polo shirts, without a pocket, come in red, have the 2/4 logo and are available for purchase.  Please order with your registration form below paying special attention to the size.

Reunion Host Contact Information:

Joseph (Pete) Gannon
Lauderhill, FL 33351
(954) 648-7887
Email Pete Gannon

******REUNION REGISTRATION FORM******

Please complete the ONLINE form below (be sure to complete all * sections as those are required) and make your payment online. Once you click Submit at the end, you will be redirected to Paypal to complete your registration with payment.

OR, should you wish to mail in your payment, do not fill out form below but print out this page with Registration form on it here, complete it and mail it with your check made out to the “2/4 Association” to the Reunion Host no later than 1 September 2023. (address on form in printed version)