We are a non-profit Pennsylvania-based organization (501c4) whose parent volunteer membership consists of the Southeastern Pennsylvania area, and the states of New Jersey and Delaware (called the Delaware Valley or Tri-State area). Parent Volunteers from each of the 5 U.S. Federal Military Academies (USMA (Army), USNA (Navy), USCGA (Coast Guard), USMMA (Merchant Marine) and USAFA (Air Force)) work together to organize this annual event, The Delaware Valley All Service Academies' Ball. Our Mission is to: *Support current U.S. Military Academy students, veterans, active military, National Guard and Reserve Troops, and their families*Promote awareness of the military's role in defending America through education programs and public eventsOur parent volunteer groups are: *US Military Academy - The West Point Parents' Club of Southeastern Pennsylvania*US Naval Academy - U. S. Naval Academy Southeastern Pennsylvania Parents' Association *US Coast Guard Academy – Delaware Valley Chapter of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Parents' Association *US Merchant Marine Academy - U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Tri-State Parents’ Association of New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania *US Air Force Academy - South Eastern Pennsylvania Air Force Academy Parents Association

The photographers for this years event is Marikate Venuto and Tony Wood. Check back to our website to view photos after the event.

In effort to reduce waste and its effect on the environment, we are primarily sending out electronic invitations. If you do not receive an electronic invitation, you can purchase tickets or sponsor this event through the website. Email Co-Chair, Bernadette Kearns, at allacademiesball.delval@gmail.com with any questions. Event capacity is limited to 350 people. The deadline for reservations is December 14, 2026, or sooner if the limit is reached.

18:00 - 18:50Cash Bar & Hors D'oeuvres18:50Guests follow bagpiper into Ballroom; AllMidshipmen/Cadets and dates remain in hallway and/or cocktail areas for purposes of lining up to be introduced into Ballroom19:00Introductions into Ball, Ceremonies & Announcements19:30 - 23:00Dinner, Desserts, Grog Ceremony, Cash Bar & Dancing,

Fun, yet elegant. There will be music all evening; a photographer will be on site and available for family and individual photographs. It will be a memorable evening; truly a part of the fabulous academy experience.

Cocktail attire, Black tie optional for guests Mess Dress for Midshipmen and CadetsNote: Mess Dress is the military term for the formal evening dress worn in the mess or at other formal occasions. Military Academy: Mess Dress US Naval Academy: Mess Dress US Coast Guard Academy: Mess Dress US Merchant Marine Academy: Service Dress Blues US Air Force Academy: Mess Dress - except 4th Degree Cadets not yet issued their mess dress - wear Service Dress.

If you have a particular political leader you wish to be invited, contact the Ball Committee at allacademiesball.delval@gmail.com and an invitation will be sent.

Most definitely! Then you can tell them about all the fun they missed!

Yes. You are able to purchase a "shout out/tribute" to an individual cadet/midshipmen, a veteran, a squad, or a branch. These can be purchased online on the home page.

Yes, Credit Cards are accepted. Please visit our ticket page.

Yes. There will be a cash bar during cocktail hour and dinner. Please consider tipping the bartender and parking attendants as well.

Parking is available at Midtown Garage, located on Sansom Street opposite the Union League at an additional fee.

Yes. We have reserved a block of rooms at the Union League for the DVASAB discounted rate for Saturday Dec 27th and Sunday Dec 28th, 2025. You must make a reservation by November 28 to obtain the special ball rate. Please call 215-587-5570 or visit the website of The Union League of Philadelphia. In addition, there are many hotels in close proximity to the Union League.

Yes. A vegetarian selection is available as one of the meal options for this event. Be sure to make your meal selections when purchasing your tickets.

The ball features a formal seated dinner, served to your table by the wait-staff.

Yes. There are tables of ten or twelve. You will receive your table number at our welcome table upon arrival. In an effort to carry out the concept of "Together We Stand," cadets, midshipmen and their dates will be seated together in mixed academy graduation year groupings. However, specific seating requests will be honored to the best of our ability. For example, family groupings may be seated with their cadets or midshipmen if requested. If you have a specific seating request after purchasing tickets, please contact the ball committee at allacademiesball.delval@gmail.com