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This yearly tradition is part of a national celebration to recognize military children for their resilience, strength, and sacrifices. April 20, 2022 is designated as Purple Up! For Military Kids Day.
The Department of Defense Education Activity has designated April 7-11, 2025, as Military Kids Week, with themed days including Purple Up Day on Wednesday, April 9.
Families and organizations gathered at the YMCA and in Hermantown on Friday, April 11 for “Purple Up,” an event to celebrate military children. There were plenty of activities for the kids ...
Purple Up! Day is the Day of the Military Child in April, the Month of the Military Child. It’s a holiday meant to celebrate the “unsung heroes” of the military, the kids raised on U.S ...
Military kid supporters around the world will observe Colorado Purple Up! For Military Kids Day on April 14. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 90°F. Saturday, June 14th 2025 ...
Tuesday was Purple Up! day. It's a national initiative to recognize the sacrifices and strength of military children during April, the month of the military child.
CHEYENNE – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder spoke at last Friday’s Purple Up Day for Military Kids celebration at Freedom Elementary in Cheyenne.
BENTON, La. (KSLA) - April is recognized as Month of the Military Child, and to honor that, Benton Middle School held Purple Up Day on Friday, April 12. Purple Up Day was held in support and ...
JACKSON, Miss. (WDAM) - Governor Tate Reeves declared April the Month of the Military Child on Wednesday. Reeves also declared April 23 as Purple Up for Military Kids Day.
On Purple Up Day, celebrated April 15, the USO invites everyone to wear purple to show their support for military children, and to honor their strength, resilience and sacrifices.
Houston schools said they will continue celebrating military kids all month so Purple Up is not the end. Close Ad To stream 13WMAZ on your phone, you need the 13WMAZ app.
Purple Up! Day is the Day of the Military Child in April, the Month of the Military Child. It’s a holiday meant to celebrate the “unsung heroes” of the military, the kids raised on U.S ...