On Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, observe Purple Up! Day and show your support for Military children by wearing purple to the Middle River American Legion for burger night from 5-7pm.
April was designated as the Month of the Military Child to commemorate the children of military families in 1986. April 15th is set aside each year as Purple Up! For Military Kids Day.
Military-connected children are those with at least one parent or guardian serving in the military on active, reserve, or National Guard duty. These children face challenges and life experiences that are unique and often misunderstood or unrecognized by non-military families.
The color purple is associated with military activities and/or organizations that include civilians and dependents, such as military children. Purple indicates support for all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces through the combination of their colors: Air Force blue, Army green, Navy blue, Marine red and Coast Guard blue.
Therefore, Purple Up! Day signifies unifying support for military-connected children within all branches of the military and at all levels of service. On April 15th of each year, the Department of Defense Education Activity encourages community members to wear purple in support of military kids.
