{"id":474,"date":"2025-02-09T13:23:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T19:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/milwaukee\/?page_id=474"},"modified":"2026-02-04T20:02:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T02:02:39","slug":"wdsd-birthday-bash","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/milwaukee\/wdsd-birthday-bash\/","title":{"rendered":"WDSD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/milwaukee\/files\/2026\/02\/MKE-Party-3.22.2026-Event-page-950-x-360-px.png\" alt=\"MKE Party 3.22.2026 Event page 950 x 360 px\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"360\" width=\"950\" title=\"MKE Party 3.22.2026 Event page 950 x 360 px\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/one.bidpal.net\/milwaukeeworlddownsyndromeday2026\/ticketing(details:ticketing-summary)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPurchase Tickets\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/one.bidpal.net\/milwaukeeworlddownsyndromeday2026\/browse\/donation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMake a Donation\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h1>World Down Syndrome Day\u00a0Party<\/h1>\n<h4>Celebrating 11 Years of GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse Milwaukee\u00a0\u00a0<\/h4>\nSunday, March 22,\u00a02026\u00a0| 3:00-5:00 PM<br \/>\nSprecher Brewery Taproom<br \/>\n701 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, WI\n<p>Celebrate Inclusion. Celebrate\u00a0Community. Celebrate 11 Incredible Years.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>World Down Syndrome Day is one of our favorite days of the year!<\/p>\n<p>Join GiGi&#8217;s families, friends, partners, and supporters for a\u00a0joy-filled, family-friendly party. Expect music, cake, socks, laughter, and a whole lot of heart as we celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and the community that believes in them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DJ + dancing<\/li>\n<li>Cake for all<\/li>\n<li>Rock your socks\u00a0(or grab a new pair!)<\/li>\n<li>Sprecher soda, hard soda,\u00a0&amp; beer tastings<\/li>\n<li>Raffles, swag, and surprises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wear your boldest, loudest, mismatched socks-or grab a pair at the door-and help us spread awareness, acceptance, and joy.<\/p>\n<h4>ALL Tickets Include:\u00a0DJ,\u00a0drinks, cake, and a pair of socks.\u00a0<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Children (0-4):\u00a0Free!<\/li>\n<li>Minors (5-20) &amp; Soda Tasting Participants:\u00a0$10\n<ul>\n<li>Ticket\u00a0perks\u00a0plus: unlimited soda samples &amp;\u00a0plastic\u00a0tasting\u00a0cup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Adults (21+):\u00a0$17\n<ul>\n<li>Ticket\u00a0perks\u00a0plus: 4 beer or hard soda samples\u00a0OR\u00a0unlimited soda samples\u00a0&amp; a\u00a0Sprecher\u00a0pint glass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Raffle Tickets:\u00a0Available for purchase on-site through\u00a0GiGi&#8217;s (for\u00a050\/50 raffle and\u00a0curated gift\u00a0baskets)<\/li>\n<li>Brewery Tour (All Ages):\u00a0Available for purchase on-site through Sprecher Brewery<\/li>\n<li>Food:\u00a0Sprecher offers a full food menu available for purchase throughout the event<\/li>\n<li>Swag: Available for purchase on-site through GiGi&#8217;s and Sprecher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Why It Matters<\/h4>\n<p>A\u00a0portion\u00a0of every ticket sold directly supports\u00a0GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse Milwaukee, helping us continue to provide\u00a0FREE educational, therapeutic, and career development programs\u00a0for individuals with Down syndrome and their families-because acceptance should never come with a price tag.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/one.bidpal.net\/milwaukeeworlddownsyndromeday2026\/ticketing(details:ticketing-summary)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPurchase Tickets\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h4>Why Sponsors Love Being There\u00a0<\/h4>\n\u2714\u00a0Live your values publicly\u00a0&#8211; This is a joyful, inclusive celebration where sponsors can authentically show their commitment to community and accessibility.<br \/>\n\u2714\u00a0Connect with real people\u00a0&#8211; Meet GiGi&#8217;s families, volunteers, and partners face-to-face and experience the impact of your support in real time.<br \/>\n\u2714\u00a0Align with a trusted organization\u00a0&#8211; GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse Milwaukee is community-funded, volunteer-powered, and deeply respected.<br \/>\n\u2714\u00a0Celebrate something that matters\u00a0&#8211; This event is about progress, pride, and possibility-not just fundraising.<br \/>\n\u2714 Be part of a story worth sharing &#8211; From rocking socks to celebrating 11 years strong, sponsors leave with moments they&#8217;re proud to stand behind.\n<h4>Become a Sponsor\u00a0<\/h4>\n<p>Help us make this celebration unforgettable\u00a0and ensure it continues for years to come.<\/p>\nSponsorship Deadline: March 1, 2026<br \/>\n(to allow time for recognition, printing, and promotion)\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/milwaukee\/files\/2026\/02\/World-Down-Syndrome-Day-Sponsorship-page-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSponsorship Packet\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h4>Sponsorship Levels\u00a0<\/h4>\n\ud83d\udc9b\u00a0$500 Sponsor<br \/>\n\u2022 Recognition on this event webpage<br \/>\n\u2022 Listed in GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse Milwaukee Annual Impact Report<br \/>\n\u2022 Featured in event-related social media<br \/>\n\u2022 Recognition during the event<br \/>\n\u2022 Featured in event-related\u00a0newsletter\n<p>\ud83d\udc99\u00a0$100 Supporter<\/p>\n\u2022 Recognition on this webpage<br \/>\n\u2022 Recognition at the event<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Featured in event-related\u00a0newsletter\nInterested in\u00a0sponsoring as\u00a0an agency, business, or family?<br \/>\nYour support helps us celebrate boldly and build what lasts.\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/one.bidpal.net\/milwaukeeworlddownsyndromeday2026\/search\/sponsor(details:item\/3)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBecome a Sponsor\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>Rock Your Socks. 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Celebrate 11 Years Strong.<\/p>\n<p>Grab your tickets, invite your people, and join us for a celebration rooted in joy, inclusion, and community.<\/p>\n<p>We\u00a0can&#8217;t\u00a0wait to celebrate with you!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/milwaukee\/files\/2025\/04\/getyourablemerch.jpg\" alt=\"getyourablemerch\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"632\" width=\"632\" title=\"getyourablemerch\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<h3>Get your\u00a0GiGi&#8217;s ABLE shirts and hoodies\u00a0for WDSD!\u00a0(orders take 3-4 weeks for delivery)<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonfire.com\/we-are-able-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet Your ABLE Merch!\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>Get your ABLE Merchandise before World Down Syndrome Day on 3.21 by ordering now!<\/p>\n\t<h4>Why do we celebrate with socks?<\/h4>\n<p>Chromosomes look like socks and this is where the idea of Rock your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day was born&#8230; simple! We celebrate and raise awareness by wearing our brightest, loudest socks. Mismatched socks further the idea of showing off our differences to draw attention to our uniqueness and to start conversations about how socks look similar yet different just like our friends with Ds.<\/p>\n<h4>Why is World Down Syndrome Day held on March 21st?<\/h4>\nDown syndrome happens when there are three copies of the 21st chromosome (Trisomy 21).<br \/>\n3\/21 &#8212; (3rd month of the year and the 21st day)\u00a0easy\u00a0to remember!\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>March 21, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Family-friendly event will feature a DJ, a delicious pretzel bar, cake, and unlimited fun. 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