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Cities across the US to celebrate 'Dolly Parton Day' Friday
California and cities nationwide will honor Dolly Parton with tributes, giveaways and fireworks, while many mark the date with her song “9 to 5.”
Cities across the United States will celebrate Friday Dolly Parton Day on Sept. 25, honoring the late country music star Dolly Parton with nationwide festivities.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law establishing the commemoration, selecting Sept. 25 to honor Parton's iconic hit song "9 to 5."
The Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. encourages residents to "wear pink, spread kindness," and listen to Parton's music at 5 p.m., while The Nashville Visitor Information Centers distribute free buttons and stickers.
Events are planned across the United States in cities including New York, New Orleans, Portland, Oregon, and Montgomery, Texas, expanding the celebration nationwide.
Parton died at 80 on Aug. 25 following a brief cancer battle; Newsom remarked, "We could all afford to live a little more like Dolly" in a news release.