The date was chosen in reference to the late country star's song "9 to 5" (i.e. 9/25, which in the USA is written 9/25).
Parton, who was 80 years old, died on August 25 after “a short battle with cancer,” according to her representative. She sold more than 100 million records worldwide and was also known for her charitable work.
On Friday, a free outdoor festival will be held in Union Square in San Francisco to celebrate the day, with live music, vendors and “all-out glam,” according to organizers. Visitors are encouraged to dress in cowboy hats, glitter, fringe and big hair.
