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It's officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives

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CenterIt's officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives

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Right / center-rightWhat a Way to Make a Legacy: America Celebrates Dolly Parton Day on 9/25

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Sep 25, 11:51 AM

It's officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives

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Pour yourself a cup of ambition. It’s Dolly Parton Day!

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Sep 25, 12:45 PM

From music to lookalikes, how you can celebrate Dolly Parton Day in Maine

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Friday is Dolly Parton Day across the country, with the date, Sept. 25, a nod to her famous song "9 to 5." There are many special events scheduled across Maine to celebrate the late singer...

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Sep 25, 12:35 PM

Where to stream Dolly Parton's movies on Sept. 25, known as Dolly Parton Day

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The singer had 157 on-screen credits, according to IMDb.

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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonAnalysis · Sep 25, 12:19 PM

Dolly Parton Day celebrated across the US: What to know

Cities and communities across the country are celebrating Dolly Parton Day.

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ABC7chicago.comAnalysis · Sep 25, 12:19 PM

Dolly Parton Day celebrated across the US: What to know

Cities and communities across the country are celebrating Dolly Parton Day.

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ABC7 New YorkAnalysis · Sep 25, 12:19 PM

Dolly Parton Day celebrated across the US: What to know

Cities and communities across the country are celebrating Dolly Parton Day.

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Sep 25, 12:14 PM

It's officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives

Communities worldwide are dedicating Friday to honoring Dolly Parton. The day falls on Sept. 25, a wink at her hit song “9 to 5.”

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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Sep 25, 12:04 PM

Why is Sept. 25 known as Dolly Parton Day? Here's how to honor the iconic singer

Dolly Parton died in August after a battle with cancer, but fans are keeping her spirit and music alive on a day selected as a nod to one of her iconic songs.

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RedStateNews report · Sep 25, 12:03 PM

What a Way to Make a Legacy: America Celebrates Dolly Parton Day on 9/25

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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoAnalysis · Sep 25, 11:58 AM

Dolly Parton Day celebrated across the US: What to know

Cities and communities across the country are celebrating Dolly Parton Day.

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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaAnalysis · Sep 25, 11:58 AM

Dolly Parton Day celebrated across the US: What to know

Cities and communities across the country are celebrating Dolly Parton Day.

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Pittsburgh Tribune ReviewNews report · Sep 25, 11:27 AM

It’s officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives

Pour yourself a cup of ambition. It’s Dolly Parton Day.

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The Political InsiderNews report · Sep 25, 11:15 AM

Dolly Day Goes National: Cities Celebrate Parton

Dolly Parton's influence reaches new heights as Dolly Day celebrations expand to cities across the nation. Multiple communities are joining in to honor the country music legend and cultural...

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KTLA5 (Nexstar, Los Angeles)News report · Sep 25, 11:12 AM

It's Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives

Pour yourself a cup of ambition. It’s Dolly Parton Day.

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Straight Arrow NewsNews report · Sep 25, 11:06 AM

America celebrates the queen of country on ‘Dolly Parton Day’

Tumble out of bed and stumble into the kitchen, then pour yourself a cup of you-know-what because it's “Dolly Parton Day!"

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WKRN News2 (Nexstar, Nashville)News report · Sep 25, 10:27 AM

9-25: Celebrating Dolly Day in Nashville

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.

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