1,454 feet honoring Dolly Parton, NYC lights it up in pink sparkle

The U.S. Remembers Dolly Parton NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 25: Empire State Building sparkles in pink in honor of Dolly Parton’s life and legacy on August 25, 2026 in New York, New York. Parton passed away at the age of 80 on August 25, 2026 (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

By Jay Edwards

August 25, 2026 at 8:27 pm CDT

In honor of the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, the Empire State Building chose to honor her by lighting up the building tonight starting at 9:25 pm in pink sparkle.

Why 9:25? Well, that’s 9 two five, in honor of her first solo #1 song and for her role as Doralee Rhodes in the 1980 hit movie 9 to 5.

What an honor and well-deserved!

Tonight, the Empire State Building tower lights will turn to a pink sparkle at 9:25 to honor the late Dolly Parton.

Dolly was a global cultural icon whose seven-decade career reached generations of fans. Beyond entertainment, Dolly leaves a significant philanthropic legacy… pic.twitter.com/Pu5rtdfe0r
— Empire State Building Observation Deck (@EmpireStateBldg) August 25, 2026

Jay Edwards

Jay Edwards is an Orlando native and proud to call Central Florida his home! He has lived in Seminole County since the age of 2 and attended school at Lake Brantley High School, Seminole Community College, and then graduated with a Radio/TV degree from UCF.

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