Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean ❤ January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026
Be a diamond in a rhinestone world
The Krewe of Dolly™ engages the community through special appearances and events to support causes close to Dolly’s heart with a focus on children’s literacy in New Orleans. Stated simply, What Would Dolly Do?
You can never get enough books into the hands of enough children.
The Krewe of Dolly brings Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to New Orleans, providing free monthly books to children from birth until age 5 in Orleans Parish.
If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving a new one.
Literacy
Funding free books to every child in Orleans Parish through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Community Outreach
Supporting our community and other local nonprofits through outreach efforts and appearances
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Membership is closed for the current season and will reopen for one day only on September 5, 2027 at 10am CT. Please subscribe to our newsletter to keep in touch about future membership opportunities and our literacy initiatives!
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“Being a star just means that you just find your own special place, and that you shine where you are”
Interested in joining? Membership will open again in late summer 2027. Stay in touch til then!