JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 The Jacksonville Flower Market hosted \u201cDolly Parton Day\u201d on Friday, with patrons donning their best dresses to celebrate the late country singer.<\/p>\n
The market, on Beach Boulevard near Southside, gave those who dressed like Dolly a free flower bouquet. As shoppers browsed themed flower arrangements, Dolly\u2019s music played throughout the market.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2018Dolly Parton Day\u2019 at Jacksonville Flower Market is an opportunity for the community to celebrate the life and legacy of the country music star,\u201d market staff said in a news release<\/p>\n
Parton had a love for flowers. She wrote and performed songs titled \u201cWildflowers,\u201d \u201cRose of My Heart,\u201d and \u201cYellow Roses,\u201d which topped the singles chart in 1989.<\/p>\n
\u201cFollowing the passing of Dolly Parton, (we) wanted to create a way to honor Dolly that combined our experience of brightening someone\u2019s day with flowers,\u201d staff said in the release.<\/p>\n
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