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New Orleans celebrates Dolly Parton Day, in photos

Sep 26, 2026, 5:20 PM

Members of the Krewe of Dolly lead a second line parade in commemoration of the life of Dolly Parto...

Members of the Krewe of Dolly lead a second line parade in commemoration of the life of Dolly Parton through the French Quarter Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Fans in New Orleans celebrated Dolly Parton Day, declared in honor of the late country music icon, on Sept. 25. There was music, colorful tributes and plenty of Dolly-inspired style, as they joined communities around the country in honoring the widely beloved Parton.

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