Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 2, 2026 — California is set to officially recognize September 25th as Dolly Parton Day following the approval of a bill by state lawmakers. The legislative action designates a specific day to honor the celebrated singer, songwriter, and philanthropist.

The bill, which has passed through the legislative process, aims to commemorate the impact and contributions of Dolly Parton. While the specific details of the bill’s passage and the exact legislative text are not provided, the core outcome is the establishment of an annual observance.

September 25th will now be acknowledged in California in honor of Parton’s extensive career and her philanthropic endeavors. Parton is widely recognized for her significant contributions to music, entertainment, and literacy through initiatives such as the Imagination Library, which has distributed millions of free books to children.

The approval marks a notable recognition of an artist’s cultural influence at the state level. Further details regarding the scope of the recognition or any planned official activities for Dolly Parton Day were not immediately available.


Story summarized from the original created by Katie Chavez on www.wfla.com, see more information here.

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