All Academies Ball | Delaware Valley Parents Association

We are a non-profit Pennsylvania-based organization whose parent volunteer membership consists of Southeastern Pennsylvania area, 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 (West Point, Navy, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine and Air Force) work together to organize this annual event, The All Service Academies' Ball. Our Mission is to: Support current U.S. Military Academy students, Veterans, active Military, National Guards and Reserve Troops, and their families. Promote awareness of the military's role in defending America through education programs and public events. Our parent volunteer groups: 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

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 still make reservations through this website. Email Meg Farbman at allacademiesball.delval@gmail.com with any questions. Event capacity is limited to 350 people. The deadline for reservations is December 14, 2025, or sooner if the limit is reached.

Cocktail attire, Black tie optional for guests. Mess Dress for Midshipmen and Cadets.

Note: Mess Dress is the military term for the formal evening dress worn in the mess or at other formal occasions. US 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.

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. Please indicate your preferences on the back of your response card.

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All Service Academies' Ball

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Delaware Valley All Service Academies' Ball Organization?

Will you provide a photographer?

Is there a formal invitation coming?

What is the evening’s format?

What will the Ball be like?

What is the Dress Attire for the Ball?

Have you invited my Congressman or any other political Leaders?

My Mid/Cadet does not want to come. Can parents, friends, etc. still come without them?"

What if we want to submit something for the program? We were thinking of a congratulatory message from our parents' club?

Do you accept credit cards for payment for Ball tickets?

Will we need money the evening of the event?

Where do we park?

We are thinking of spending the night in Philadelphia. Are there any special room rates for overnight stays for Ball attendees?

Are vegetarian meals available?

Is this a buffet or a seated dinner?

Is the seating assigned?