Tankie's Tavern marks 247th birthday of US Marine Corps

PHILADELPLHIA (CBS) - Happy 247th birthday to the United States Marine Corps! A South Philadelphia bar is throwing a party Thursday to celebrate the day. 

Tankie's Tavern kicked off the celebration at 10 a.m. with a number of American flags.

There is special food, beer, and apparel packages to honor the marines.

It has been a tradition for the tavern for at least four decades.  

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• United States Marine Corps
• South Philadelphia
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