Purple Up! Day

During the Month of the Military Child, the Purple Upswing has occurred. On April 15th, the military's most unsung heroes – their children – are recognized on their children. Everyone should wear purple on the day to represent all branches of the military and showing unity with each other.

Military children play a vital role in their classrooms, youth groups, and communities around the world. We let them know we support them in all branches of the military, including Army, Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, and Space Force, when they wear purple in their honor. Whether 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.

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Wear purple to show your love for military children
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 classroom or group: Consider some of these activities
Former and current military personnel are encouraged to post photos of their children
Change your social media profile to a purple frame
Military children are often present at sporting activities, so they are recognized
On a school, group, or club website, feature a military child
Invite a military parent or child to speak at your school, company, or group

The purple up! day is a special occasion in purple history

The Purple Up! for Military Kids was launched in 2011 by the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension Military Youth and Family Program. During the Month of the Military Child, they selected 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 businesses and communities have spread the word, giving the event a boost.