Dolly Parton Day declared in various cities and states across the US on 9/25

Late Queen of Country and philanthropist celebrated with parades, karaoke and live music across the country

Marina Dunbar

Published Sep 25, 2026

Dolly Parton Day declared in various cities and states across the US on 9/25

Cities and states across the country are declaring 25 September as Dolly Parton Day, one month after the late Queen of Country died at age 80.

The date, 9/25, is a tribute to Parton’s popular single, 9 to 5.

Source: The Guardian ↗

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