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From a parade to 'Dolly Parton Day,': How Dolly Parton is still being honored across the country
Tributes include parades, legislation and proclamations as communities honor her philanthropy and legacy, with some events tied to her "9 to 5" hit.
- States and cities nationwide are designating Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day to honor the late country music icon who died last month; New York City, California, and New Orleans are among those planning official tributes.
- Lawmakers cite Parton's humanitarian legacy, including the Imagination Library that provides books to children and her one million dollar donation to Vanderbilt University for vaccine development, as motivation for these commemorations.
- New York lawmakers Erik Bottcher and Jeremy Cooney introduced legislation to designate Sept. 25 as "9 to 5 Day," a play on her popular song, while Sen. John Laird stated, "Dolly Parton brought joy to a lot of people, but her legacy goes well beyond her music."
- The Krewe will celebrate in New Orleans with a memorial parade and party at the Blue Nile, featuring performances and a special butterfly memento while revealing fundraising totals for the Imagination Library.
- In her home state of Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee signed a proclamation to honor her birthday, Jan. 19, as Dolly Parton Day, stating her life is "woven into Tennessee's music, culture, and rich history.
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From a parade to 'Dolly Parton Day,': How Dolly Parton is still being honored across the country
Country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton is being honored nationwide, with states and cities planning remembrance events and proclamations in her memory.
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