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

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Across the world, communities are dedicating Friday to honoring the beloved country singer. So whether it's dusting off your rhinestones, donating a book or throwing back a pink-themed cocktail, here's how you can celebrate Dolly Parton Day. Join a celebration In the U.S., a growing number of state and local leaders are establishing Sept.

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• The proclamations highlight Parton's successful career and stress her lifelong commitment to promoting literacy.
• In Nashville — where Parton had lived since she was 18 — the city will honor the singer with pink lights and posters and give away stickers, buttons and bookmarks.
• Meanwhile, Southwest Airlines announced that it would hold a Parton-inspired karaoke Friday for travelers and employees.
• Tennessee state and local officials are currently in the process of <a href="https://www.nbcnewyork.com/national-internation...

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25, a wink at Parton's hit song "9 to 5." Parton, who died of cancer last month at age 80, built an impressive legacy over the decades as a singer-songwriter, actor, philanthropist and entrepreneur — leaving big and small ways to honor the icon.