Dolly Parton's Homecoming Parade set for May 8

The Dolly Parton Homecoming Parade is set for May 8 2009. This is the events 24th year. The parade honors Pigeon Forge native Dolly Parton, and is especially poignant this year because she is also serving as the official ambassador of the 75th anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The parade is usually held in March, but has been moved to May to take advantage of the warmer weather and longer days.

The parade will start at 6pm of Friday, May 8. The parade route stretches along the parkway, from Traffic lights 3 through 6. The parade will feature a variety of floats representing high school marching bands, Pigeon Forge theaters, car clubs, cheerleading teams, equestrian clubs and twirlers. The Sevier County High School Band will also perform.