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In true Dolly Parton fashion, SoCal celebrates day honoring star with book drives, donations
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Southern California communities marked the first official Dolly Parton Day on Thursday with book drives, charitable donations and celebrations honoring the country music icon's legacy of giving.
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Sevier County officially makes "Dolly Parton Day" an annual celebration
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In true Dolly Parton fashion, SoCal celebrates day honoring star with book drives, donations
The Rock Hall is hosting “Dolly Parton 9 to 5 Day,” with live music, activations, educational programs and a tribute wall where people can leave messages about what Dolly and her music mean to them.
California has officially declared 9/25 Dolly Day to honor country music's queen, Dolly Parton. In Southern California, West Hollywood's Rainbow District will host a variety of events to honor the late legend along the one-mile stretch in the heart of the city. Micky’s will transform their 8 p.m.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Portland City Hall and Mayor Keith Wilson declared September 25 "Dolly Parton Day" in a pre-gavel ceremony on Wednesday morning. The holiday's date is a nod to the beloved country singer's hit song, "9 to 5", and will celebrate the start's life and legacy on September 25.
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCBD) - Charleston-area fans of Dolly Parton will have some opportunities to celebrate the country music icon on Friday during unofficial "Dolly Day." The observance falls on Sept. 25, or 9/25, a nod to Parton's hit 1980 song and film, 9 to 5.
(BCN) -- Many fans of Dolly Parton likely mourned her passing privately. The legendary singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist died of cancer Aug. 25. On Friday, however, anyone is invited to celebrate Parton's life in a "Dolly Day" celebration at San Francisco's Union Square.
CASPER, Wyo. — On Friday, a selection of downtown businesses in Casper — as well as in other communities throughout the country — will honor late country music legend Dolly Parton with”Dolly Day,” a celebration of her musical and philanthropic legacy.
(KRON) -- Several libraries in Santa Clara County will honor 9-2-5 Day by hosting Dolly Parton-themed events, according to officials. The singer, songwriter and philanthropist died at 80 on Aug. 25 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Across the world, communities are dedicating Friday to honoring the beloved country singer. The day is falling on Sept. 25, a wink at Parton’s hit song “9 to 5.”
From live music to food specials and fundraisers, Nashville will celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton Friday on the first ever Dolly Day in Tennessee.
Dolly Parton celebrations have come to North Texas. Across the world, communities are dedicating Friday to honoring the beloved country singer. The day is falling on Sept. 25, a wink at Parton’s hit song “9 to 5.
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Across East Tennessee, celebrations are happening to recognize and celebrate the life of musician, philanthropist and Sevier County icon Dolly Parton. In her home county, county and city mayors joined together at the steps of the historic Sevier County Courthouse to pro…
The world lost significant sparkle and empathy on August 25 when beloved country music and humanitarian icon Dolly Parton died. Today (Friday, September 25), many locations across the United States are collectively celebrating Dolly Parton Day.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Businesses across Cape Girardeau are being encouraged to add a little sparkle to the city Friday for “Dolly Day.” The community-wide celebration is planned for Friday, Sept.
This story originally appeared on Out. "She was formidable, and she was faithful." That's how out queer rocker Brandi Carlile described her close friend, the icon Dolly Parton on this "Dolly Day." Carlile was a guest on NBC's Today show on Friday, Sept, 25th, aka "9-2-5," ahead of her scheduled appe…
Late Queen of Country and philanthropist celebrated with parades, karaoke and live music across the country Cities and states across the country are declaring 25 September as Dolly Parton Day, one month after the late Queen of Country died at age 80.
It’s been exactly one month since the death of beloved country star Dolly Parton, and her fans are taking the day on Friday to celebrate her life. Celebrations for Dolly Parton Day — held on Sept. 25, in honor of Parton’s song “9 to 5″ — have been popping up across the country, from her hometown of …
