SAN FRANCISCO — Union Square will host Dolly Day on Friday, Sept. 25, with a free afternoon celebration honoring Dolly Parton's music, generosity and cultural legacy.
The event runs from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to the public without a ticket or advance registration. Union Square's official programming page says the afternoon will include live performances, tributes and community programming.
Is Dolly Day in San Francisco free?
Yes. The Union Square program lists Dolly Day as free and open to the public, with no ticket or registration required.
That means seeing an RSVP or event-listing page elsewhere should not be confused with an admission requirement. The official park program is the clearest current source on entry.
What time is Dolly Day?
Dolly Day is scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 in Union Square.
The official program describes it as an afternoon of live music, community spirit and tribute programming rather than a somber memorial.
Who is performing at Dolly Day?
The full lineup is not yet announced.
Union Square says the afternoon will feature live performances, tributes and community programming, with the complete lineup to be released as plans are finalized. SF News Today will update this page when names and performance times are published.
Is Sept. 25 officially Dolly Parton Day in California?
Not yet as of Sept. 13. California lawmakers passed SB 931, which would require the governor to proclaim Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day each year, but the bill was enrolled and presented to Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 9 and remains in progress.
So the San Francisco celebration is confirmed, while the statewide legal designation still depends on the governor's action. The bill was drafted as an urgency measure so it could take effect immediately if signed.
Why Sept. 25?
The proposed date is written as 9/25 — a nod to Parton's “9 to 5” — while the legislation focuses heavily on her literacy philanthropy and the Imagination Library.
The event itself is scheduled regardless of whether the state bill becomes law before Sept. 25.
How do you get to Union Square?
Powell Street BART and Muni are the most direct regional transit gateway. Union Square is also served by the Central Subway and nearby cable car lines.
Because the event is free and does not require registration, the bigger planning question is likely to be crowd size once the performance lineup is announced.
Related: Union Square also hosts a free daytime disco on Sept. 20.
Source file
Primary sources
Context