Purple Up! Day

During the Month of the Military Child, Purple Up! On April 15th, the military's most unsung heroes – their children – are recognized on their day. The day is a day for everyone to wear purple, representing all branches of the military and showing unity with each other.

Military children are integral in their classrooms, youth groups, and communities around the world. Military children play a vital part in their schools, youth groups, and communities around the world. When we wear purple in their honor, we let them know we support them in all branches of the military – Army, Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, and Space Force. If they are a member of the military family for a short time or their entire childhood, the military child needs to know they have the help of their families.

#purpleupday is a hashtag that can be tracked by anyone

Wear purple to show your love for military youth
Schools and military installations also host events to honor the sacrifices military children make.
Throughout the month of April, local businesses and organizations also celebrate, particularly when the 15th lands on a weekend
Consider some of these activities for your school or organization
Former and current military personnel are encouraged to post pictures of their children
Change your social media profile to a purple frame
Military children are identified during activities. Recognize military children during activities
On a school, association, or club website, you can feature a military child
Invite a military parent or child to speak at your school, company, or group

History has a purple up! day in the purple blaze!

In 2011, the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension Military Youth and Family Program initiated the Purple Up! for Military Kids. The Purple Up! for Military Kids was launched in 2011. Military children from all branches of the military were recognized during the Month of the Military Child on April 15th as a way to honor military children from all branches of the military. Purple unified the colors of each branch of the military as one.. Since then, other groups and communities have spread the word, giving the celebration a boost.