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Taylorsville Today
By the People, for the People
Taylorsville Theater Rolls Out Red Carpet for World Down Syndrome Day
Regal Crossroads Theater hosts 'A Night with the Stars' celebration for individuals with Down syndrome.
Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:03am
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The Regal Crossroads Theater in Taylorsville, Utah hosted a special event on World Down Syndrome Day, rolling out a red carpet and welcoming individuals with Down syndrome to feel celebrated as they entered the theater to watch the film 'Pout Pout Fish.' The event was organized in partnership with the Utah Down Syndrome Foundation, with the goal of making the attendees feel like 'the stars that they are.'
Why it matters
Events like this help raise awareness and challenge misconceptions about people with Down syndrome, highlighting their unique personalities and experiences. By creating a special celebration, the theater and foundation aim to make individuals with Down syndrome feel valued, important, and accepted in their community.
The details
At 5 p.m., a red carpet was rolled out at the front doors of Taylorsville's Regal Crossroads Theater, welcoming individuals with Down syndrome to feel special and celebrated as they entered to see the film 'Pout Pout Fish.' People lined the carpet, cheering and taking photos of each of them as they took their moment in the spotlight. 'Special people like Miss Utah were there to greet them to make them feel important, special, and valued,' said Sara Jensen, a member of The Utah Down Syndrome Foundation.
- World Down Syndrome Day is observed on March 21 (3/21).
- The event took place on Saturday, March 22, 2026.
The players
Regal Crossroads Theater
A movie theater located in Taylorsville, Utah that hosted the World Down Syndrome Day celebration.
Utah Down Syndrome Foundation
A nonprofit organization that has been partnering with Regal Crossroads Theater for three years to organize the World Down Syndrome Day event.
Sara Jensen
A member of The Utah Down Syndrome Foundation who emphasized the goal of making the attendees feel celebrated and valued.
Miss Utah
A special guest who was present at the event to greet the individuals with Down syndrome and make them feel important.
What they’re saying
“We want them to know that they are celebrated just the way they are. We want to make them feel like the stars that they are.”
— Sara Jensen, Member, The Utah Down Syndrome Foundation
The takeaway
Events like this World Down Syndrome Day celebration at the Regal Crossroads Theater help challenge misconceptions, promote inclusion, and make individuals with Down syndrome feel valued and celebrated in their community. By creating a special red carpet experience, the theater and foundation aim to highlight the unique personalities and experiences of people with Down syndrome.
