2026 TRISTATE MILITARY BALL
The Dubuque American Legion Auxiliary Unit 6, American Legion Post 6, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 508, Disabled American Veterans Unit #6, Dubuque Marine Corps League, Tristate Women Warriors, and Tristate Vietnam Veterans Association announce THE 2026 TRISTATE MILITARY BALL. The event will be held at Culbies Event Center, 90 Sinsinawa Ave., East Dubuque, Illinois 61025. Doors Open at 5:30 p.m., with Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
The Dubuque American Legion Auxiliary Unit 6 & Post 6, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 508, Disabled American Veterans Unit #6, Dubuque Marine Corps League, Tristate Women Warriors, and Tristate Vietnam Veterans Association proudly open the event with honors to all members serving, who have served, combat veterans, retired military, and their guests.
The military ball is an opportunity to bring everyone together to celebrate their service and have some fun. The semi-formal event is a social setting that allows service members from different ranks, branches, and specialties to interact in a relaxed atmosphere, fostering unity among the various groups.
Local military support helps the community remain secure and safe. The various local units are experts in their respective fields, providing professional backup and support for our communities.
It is also an opportunity for families and civilian guests to connect with military culture. Military balls provide spouses and other community members with an opportunity to experience military culture firsthand, connect with other military families, and feel appreciated for their interconnecting support.
Honoring heritage and history serve as living reminders of the military’s legacy and of the values of duty, honor, and country. On the 4th of July 1776, our nation celebrated the birth of our government with the Declaration of Independence. Citizens of the United States of America joined together in various ways to defend and protect America, and today, 250 years later, men and women continue to serve and protect in various groups of service. May we honor them all every day.
Celebrate a tradition that blends solemn remembrance with festive socializing, making it a cornerstone of military tradition and morale.
Recognizing Achievements: Local community leaders acknowledge all local military groups currently serving our nation.
Strengthen with Camaraderie: Various Veteran Groups socialize and show their support for all who serve, have served, and/or have retired.
