9/25 is Officially Dolly Parton Day: All of the Celebrations Honoring the Life and Career of the Country Legend
Celebrate the beloved '9 to 5' singer's life on 9/25 with celebrations in several cities—and even Dollywood!
Key Takeaways
AI-generated summary reviewed by our editorial team.- Join local events: Several US cities and counties declare 9/25 Dolly Parton Day.
- Honor her legacy: Stream her songs, dress in rhinestones, or support Imagination Library.
- Visit Dollywood: New waterfall, stained glass, Dream Maker and walking-tour markers.
Ever since the passing of Dolly Parton, fans around the world have been honoring the star with dedications, tributes and sharing their own Dolly memories. In the wake of her loss, it seems the world had united in the fact that Dolly was more than just a singer and musician—she was a legend.
Not only did Parton win hearts around the globe with her hit songs like “9 to 5” and “Jolene,” but she was moved people with her kindness, advocacy and unwavering ability to just be herself. Now, it seems everyone is agreement once again that the upcoming date of 9/25—which if spoken aloud says “9 to 5” like her song and film—will become a way to honor Parton and her life.
Several cities are acknowledging the date as some version of Dolly Parton Day and are encouraging folks to join in on the festivities. Find out where you can join a celebration for the singer and what Dollywood has planned for their own tribute.
Dolly Day celebrations
Manhattan, New York
9/25 is officially a New York City holiday according to the Manhattan Borough President.
He wrote, “Dolly Parton rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most celebrated artists in American history…We celebrate the extraordinary life, legacy and lasting contributions of Dolly Parton, whose talent, kindness, and humanitarian spirit continue to inspire people across generations and throughout the world.”
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is ready to celebrate the life of Dolly Parton—it’s just been moved to a more special date. Rather than just a simple celebration, Mayor Helena Moreno has decided they will name 9/25 Dolly Day and hold their festivities until then.
In a statement, she shared, “We’re New Orleans — we know how to celebrate the people who bring joy to the world, and there are few people who brought more joy, love and kindness to others than Dolly Parton.” She added that this will allow for “a celebration filled with music, rhinestones and, most importantly, the incredible spirit of generosity that Dolly represented.”
The event will be held by the Krewe of Dolly, a New Orleans-based nonprofit organization and social club founded in 2020 that honors country music icon Dolly Parton with a focus on children’s literacy.
Cocke County, Tennessee
The Mayor of Cocke County, Tennessee has made it his last official act as mayor to declare 9/25 a special day in honor of Dolly: Dolly Parton Day
“We are eternally grateful for [Parton’s] kindness, generosity, and love,” Mayor Rob Mathis said. “She was there when her people needed her most.”
Parton had strong ties to Cocke County, having donated $1 million to relief efforts following Hurricane Helene and sending a semi-truck full of water for distribution to its residents.
Lexington, Kentucky
Even Kentucky is getting in on the Dolly celebrations. Lexington is hosting Dolly Day, a free event on 9/25, in honor of the singer. The invitation for the day reads, “Come dressed in your best Dolly-inspired sparkle and let’s celebrate her the way she lived—with love, laughter, music and a whole lot of heart.”
The event, which will begin at 7 p.m., will consist of “live local musicians covering her music, food and drink vendors and other activities.” They will also be collection donations for Dolly’s Imagination Library.
How to celebrate
If you can’t seem to make it to any of the 9/25 celebrations, there are ways to show your love for the singer wherever you are. You can stream her music or dress as the singer, whether that be in rhinestones and sparkles, with big hair or exaggerated makeup.
You can also support the singer’s Imagination Library, which donates books to children up until the age of 5 to ensure they are learning to read.
Dollywood’s tribute
Dollywood is making a few new additions to the park in honor of their Dreamer-in-Chief. The first addition will be that of a cascading mountainside waterfall just outside the Robert F. Thomas Chapel’s front steps. This will be a peaceful spot were guests can pause, reflect and enjoy the natural beauty. The chapel will also be getting new stained glass windows to reflect one of her favorite Bible verses.
Another new addition is the Dream Maker character, inspired by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The Dream Maker will encourage guests to dream big. There will also be a new program called “In Dolly’s Footsteps,” from the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce. This will be “special walking-tour markers at locations that Dolly and her family frequented in her youth.”
Get ready to celebrate Dolly Parton on 9/25 and any time at Dollywood!
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