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Dolly Parton's Legacy To Be Celebrated During First Annual 'Dolly Day' In Temecula On Sept. 25

To honor Parton's commitment to helping others, visitors can purchase tickets that will benefit Michelle's Place Cancer Resource Center.

Dolly Parton performs on NBC's "Today" show in New York on May 13, 2014.
Dolly Parton performs on NBC's "Today" show in New York on May 13, 2014. (Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

TEMECULA, CA — Dolly Parton's life and legacy will be celebrated in Old Town Temecula when the first annual "Dolly Day" kicks off on Saturday, Sept. 25.

Attendees are encouraged to wear a Dolly Parton-inspired look, "spread kindness," and support businesses in Old Town, according to the Old Town Temecula Association, which is organizing the event.

To honor Parton's legacy of helping people in need, visitors can purchase tickets that will benefit Michelle's Place Cancer Resource Center, which provides no-cost resources to families and individuals who have cancer. One-hundred percent of the proceeds benefit Michelle's Place Cancer Resource Center.

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"Dolly Day is about more than the wigs and glitter," Julie Ngo, president of the Old Town Temecula Association said in a press release. "It's a chance for our community to come together, show a little kindness, support our local shops, and raise funds for a cause that touches so many families right here in Temecula."

Ticket purchases are not required to dress up like Parton for Dolly Day, but those who do buy tickets will receive a wristband, a welcome bag, food and drinks as they travel through Old Town, and special seating at the Pulp Vixen concert at Baily's Old Town at 8 p.m.

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The event will be held in Old Town Temecula from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information about the Dolly Day event, visit oldtowntemecula.org/events.

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