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Newsom Signs SB 931 Creating Dolly Parton Day

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 10:45 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 931, creating September 25 Dolly Parton Day.
Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel proclaimed September 25 Dolly Parton Day for 2026.
Nashville will celebrate with pink lights, stickers, and fireworks at 9:25 p.m.
Union Square in San Francisco will host a Dolly Day event with live music from noon to 3 p.m.
New Orleans’ Krewe of Dolly will parade through the French Quarter, ending at the Jazz Museum.

History

Historical Context

The 1976 United States Bicentennial saw the federal government spend $1.5 billion on state and city celebrations, boosting tourism and local pride. Today, Governors Gavin Newsom and Mike DeWine declared September 25 Dolly Parton Day, echoing that historic tourism push by planning concerts in San Francisco, Nashville and New Orleans. The move aims to replicate the Bicentennial’s lasting cultural and economic impact.

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Story summary

Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 931, creating September 25 Dolly Parton Day.
Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel proclaimed September 25 Dolly Parton Day for 2026.
Nashville will celebrate with pink lights, stickers, and fireworks at 9:25 p.m.
Union Square in San Francisco will host a Dolly Day event with live music from noon to 3 p.m.
New Orleans’ Krewe of Dolly will parade through the French Quarter, ending at the Jazz Museum.

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