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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - One Wilmington high school student put together a Purple Up Day event highlighting the significance of celebrating the men and women in active duty, as well as their families ...

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.

Douglass Valley Elementary School at the Air Force Academy help Purple Up Day for military kids. KOAA. Fri, April 25, 2025 at 11:25 PM UTC.

Tuesday was Purple Up! day. It's a national initiative to recognize the sacrifices and strength of military children ... WAVY Norfolk. Wearing purple to honor military kids. Posted: April 15, 2025 ...