Dolly Parton Appreciation Day will be observed in Manhattan on September 25 after Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal issued a proclamation honouring the late country music star.
Hoylman-Sigal announced the designation in a September 2 post on Threads. He chose 9/25 as a reference to Parton’s 1980 hit “9 to 5.”
The song served as the theme for the 1980 film “9 to 5,” which starred Parton alongside actors Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. It later earned Parton an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.
The proclamation also recognises Parton’s work outside entertainment. It highlights her support for children, literacy and education through the Imagination Library.
Parton launched the literacy program in 1995, providing more than 300 million free books to children over three decades, including more than 38 million in the United States during the past year.
Hoylman-Sigal praised Parton’s music, performances and humanitarian work, saying her generosity had affected lives far beyond entertainment.
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The Manhattan declaration follows other New York tributes after Parton’s death on August 25 at age 80. The Empire State Building was also illuminated in pink in her memory. Officials said additional details about Dolly Parton Appreciation Day events will be announced later.
