How can I participate in #SpiritDay?

For individuals...

1. Wear purple on Thursday, October 20!
2. Change your Twitter and Facebook profile pics purple!
3. RSVP on the Spirit Day Facebook event page and invite your friends!
4. For youth, sign up to speak out and check out our Youth Resources

For organizations and schools...

1. Ask your members to wear purple on Thursday, October 20th
2. Change your Twitter and Facebook profile pics purple!
3. Sign up to endorse and share your group's participation and plans for Spirit Day
4. Check out our resource kit for organizations
5. Check out the other organizations who are participating
6. For schools, check out our Youth Resources

For companies and media...

1. Ask your employees to wear purple on Thursday, October 20th
2. Turn your website purple
3. Make your Twitter and Facebook profile pics purple!
4. Endorse Spirit Day!
5. Share your group's participation and plans for Spirit Day
6. Check out the other companies who are participating

For faith communities...

1. Ask your community to wear purple on Thursday, October 20th
2. Change your Twitter and Facebook profile pics purple!
3. Sign up to endorse and share your group's participation and plans for Spirit Day
4. Check out our resources for Faith Communities

What is #SpiritDay?

Millions of Americans wear purple on Spirit Day as a sign of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth and to speak out against bullying. Spirit Day was started in 2010 by teenager Brittany McMillan as a response to the young people who had taken their own lives. Observed annually on October 20, individuals, schools, organizations, corporations, media professionals and celebrities wear purple, which symbolizes spirit on the rainbow flag. Getting involved is easy -- participants are asked to simply "go purple" on October 20 as we work to create a world in which LGBT teens are celebrated and accepted for who they are.

Learn more about Spirit Day!