Dolly Parton Day Celebrated with Parades, Pink Lights and Book Drives
Celebrate Dolly Parton Day with parades, pink lights, and book drives. Honoring the country icon's legacy across the globe.
POLICY WIRE — Nashville, United States — Communities across the world are celebrating Dolly Parton Day on September 25, a date that pays homage to her iconic song “9 to 5.” The day honors the late country music legend, who passed away at age 80 last month due to cancer.
The festivities include parades, pink-themed events, and book drives, reflecting Parton’s lifelong commitment to literacy and community service. In Nashville, where she spent much of her life, the city will illuminate its streets with pink lights and distribute stickers, buttons, and bookmarks. Southwest Airlines is also hosting a karaoke event in her honor, while officials are considering renaming the Nashville airport after her.
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Parton’s Imagination Library program, which provides free books to children, continues to inspire generosity. On Dolly Parton Day, people are encouraged to donate books or support local programs. Her legacy lives on through her music, philanthropy, and the enduring impact she had on the world.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
