In celebration of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21^st, the Down Syndrome Association of the Brazos Valley (DSABV) will host its 8^th Annual Down Syndrome Gala at the Brazos Center in Bryan.

The community is invited to wear funky, colorful socks for the “Rock Your Socks Hop Party”, complete with vintage cars and jukeboxes.  A steak dinner will be served, and a cash bar will be available.  There will also be dancing and live and silent auctions.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the event beginning at 6 p.m.  Dress code is business casual, attire for cocktails, or poodle skirts and leather jackets.

The gala is one of two annual fundraising events held by the DSABV.  Proceeds from the event stay local and help fund DSABV programs, including classes, social events, and scholarships.

For more information, to purchase tickets, or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, go online to www.dsabv.org.