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It’s Officially Dolly Parton Day, with Parades, Pink Lights and Book Drives

Communities across the world are celebrating Dolly Parton Day on Sept. 25, honoring the late country music icon's legacy as a singer-songwriter, actor, and philanthropist.
The date serves as a wink at Parton's hit song "9 to 5," marking an annual observance for the singer who died of cancer last month at age 80.
Nashville is illuminating the city with pink lights and posters, New Orleans' Krewe of Dolly will parade through the French Quarter, and San Francisco is hosting Dolly Day celebrations.
The Imagination Library is encouraging the public to donate directly to their local Imagination Library Partner on Dolly Parton Day, expanding the literacy mission sending books monthly to children.
Tennessee officials are pursuing renaming the airport after Parton, with Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell stating her impact "will be felt for generations, through the music she has given us.

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It's officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and b

Pour yourself a cup of ambition. It’s Dolly Parton Day. Across the world, communities are dedicating Friday to honoring the beloved country singer . The day is falling on Sept. 25, a wink at Parton’s hit song

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