This marching krewe plans a Dolly Parton memorial parade
NOLA.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The Krewe of Dolly, a 700-member group of women in New Orleans, has honored Dolly Parton for five years by dressing in platinum wigs and glittering gowns to celebrate the singer during Carnival parades.
- Following Parton's passing, the krewe plans to hold a memorial second-line parade on September 5, symbolically linked to her hit song "9 to 5," pending city approval.
- The event aims to provide a space for members and the public to grieve and celebrate Parton's legacy with music and a traditional New Orleans procession.
- Founded in 2020, the krewe has become a beloved local tradition, raising over $300,000 for Parton's Imagination Library, which provides books to children worldwide.
- Krewe president Annie Wentz emphasized that despite their grief, they believe Parton would want her fans to continue sharing joy in her memory.
