On March 21st every year, people all over the world come together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by wearing brightly colored socks. The date is symbolic because people with Down syndrome have 3 copies of their 21st chromosome, and socks were chosen because the Ds chromosomes look like mismatched socks! On March 21, 2026, Virginia Down Syndrome Association will join businesses, schools, and organizations everywhere to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by rocking our fun socks!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Rock Your Socks is happening on World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, 2026! Stay tuned for more information.

If you have any interest in sponsoring or being a part of any of our events, please contact Mike Baum at mbaum@virginiadsa.org or Rebecca Moss at rmoss@virginiadsa.org.