Dolly Parton Day, communities mark 9/25 with parades and book drives

musicSep 25, 20261343,199

Friday, Sept. 25 is being observed as Dolly Parton Day across the United States, a nod to her hit song “9 to 5,” with counties, cities and two states declaring the date to honor the late country star who died Aug. 25 at age 80. California enacted a law signed Sept. 20 establishing Sept. 25 as an annual Dolly Parton Day, while Ohio’s governor and lieutenant governor issued a proclamation covering Sept. 25, 2026 only; New York and Pennsylvania have related bills in committee. Musicians On Call is presenting Parton-inspired performances at hospitals in Nashville, central Tennessee, Denver, Chicago, New York City and other cities to bring music to patients, veterans, caregivers and staff. Nashville’s program asks people to wear pink, observe “9 to 5” at 5 p.m. local time, distributes buttons and bookmarks at visitor centers, and will end with fireworks at 9:25 p.m. Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are running a Dolly Day benefit at their Nashville bar Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk, with all Friday proceeds donated to Parton’s Imagination Library. Legislators and communities are pairing public celebrations, parades and pink lighting with book drives and fundraising to support the Imagination Library literacy program Parton founded in 1995.

Governor JB Pritzker

@govpritzker.illinois.gov

Today, we celebrate Give Like Dolly Day. Our state loves Dolly, so let’s put that love into action through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library — for the children, parents, and future readers of Illinois.

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Michael Durkin1

Thanks Gov. kindness. Wow! What novel idea.

SirNYC1

I don't live in Illinois but I think you're a good governor.

Gabe Ortíz

@tusk81.bsky.social

“The Imagination Library is encouraging the public to give directly to their local Imagination Library Partner on Dolly Parton Day, or help establish a new program in their community” 📚 www.nbcbayarea.com/entertainmen...

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clashctyrkr.bsky.social1

Donated $9.25 this morning. Will do so every year going forward.

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Jane Espenson182

It looks like the link to donate to the Imagination Library today on DollyDay is donate.imaginationlibrary.com

Gabe Ortíz25

“Dolly often called these local Imagination Library Partners the ‘true heroes’ of her program. They raise funds, build community support & work tirelessly to ensure children from birth to age five in their communities can receive a free, high-quality book mailed directly to their home each month” 📚

Jason Pitre3

Today is Dolly Parton Day, so folks working 9-2-5 are encouraged to donate to the imagination Library.

🌈Dr. Frizzle

@swilua.bsky.social

Happy Dolly Parton Day 🦋💖 Take 9-25 off to celebrate

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The Guardian

@theguardian.com

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

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Andy Heppelle🇺🇸🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦🇬🇱🇺🇳🏳️‍⚧️1

September 25 aka 9.25, we celebrate Dolly Parton Day across California, the United States of America and indeed among all loving people. Dolly Parton Dean was a force for light in our world with the songs she wrote, the music she performed and the heart she gave to us all. Thank you Dolly Parton 🦋

dktr.bsky.social1

It feels affirming to honor Dolly Parton, who not only possessed but lived the kind of character that we should demand of politicians & leaders.

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Ash9

ok that's a li'l clever

So I got in the car this afternoon, and my music didn't play (sometimes it doesn't recognize the USB right away), it had automatically switched to radio. It was on channel 92.5. Which was playing 9 To 5. On 9/25!

WTFGOP a.k.a on Twitter @Doggintrump

@wtfgop.bsky.social

It’s 9 2 5 Day Here In California! Let’s Raise Them Up For The Queen Of Country! 🍷

14314d ago

Robert Johansen1

She was and will always be America's sweetheart

Patti Olivier 💙VOTE BLUE

@patti3333.bsky.social

NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES DAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2O26 #DollyPartonDay 🕊 9 2 5 DOLLY PARTON Today all over the Country Many States declared this Day from now on DOLLY DAY So sing-a-long 🎶 We honor her life, music, & enduring literacy legacy with love Clip below is in New Orleans Forever Dolly 🕊

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hopelaughlove.bsky.social1

Happy Dolly Parton Day! A beautiful soul and Angel on Earth. Never another one like her. RIP 🙏🏽🥰

TruBlu 🌊🌊🌊1

A wonderful tribute to a stellar human.

AltFDA

@altfda.altgov.info

Good morning ppl! It’s Federal Fuckery Friday! But more importantly, it’s Dolly Parton Day!

5915d ago

goose · higher, oh higher 🦢💙

@goosecatte.bsky.social

today is sept 25 (9-2-5), and if you are feeling so inclined, why not celebrate dolly parton by doing something she might do? help out a cause in your community, contribute to childhood literacy efforts, tell your loved ones you love them, make a decadent baked good, find joy in your heart

3214d ago

USA TODAY

@usatoday.com

Friday, Sept. 25, is Dolly Parton Day, honoring the late country icon's hit single, '9 to 5.' See which states and cities are hosting celebrations.

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Big John

@dcbigjohn.bsky.social

It's 9 to 5 Day, and New Orleans is gonna party for Dolly like nobody's business. Here's a run down on what to do, including burlesque shows, costume contests, t shirt giveaways, special jello shots and, of course, the Krewe of Dolly's second line at 5. www.nola.com/gambit/news/...

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LunaLuvgood2020

@lunaluvgood2020.bsky.social

#DollyDay and Mark Hamill’s birthday 🎂 I donated 9.25 to the Imagination Library Here’s the link 💕 donate.imaginationlibrary.com

2714d ago

Lache Pas La Patate5

What a lovely idea. #DollyDay

Melissa Jo Peltier

@melissjpeltier.bsky.social

www.rollingstone.com/music/music-... Just watched it again during my 3-day crying over St. Dolly. It’s a little bit dated, but trust me - not as much as you might think. Right, my sisters?

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Chris4

I watched it again recently, and this movie is so bonkers in a great way. The three female leads and Daphne Coleman are perfect. What a cast. And the song is amazing.

Chris2

Here’s a dolly cover by the Grateful Dead from 1972 youtu.be/zPXoAlW82-w?...

Lone Blue Girl 🦋1

I can't tell you how many times I watched this as a kid.

Kim

@kimoco.bsky.social

Heading to Union Square in San Francisco today for Dolly Parton Day celebration at noon. Look alike contest, Drag show, singers and lots of Dolly fans. RIP Dolly 💔