CO State Order · Half-Staff
Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton
August 25, 2026 – September 1, 2026
Governor Jared Polis of Colorado joined President Donald Trump in ordering flags to be flown at half-staff to honor country music legend Dolly Parton, who died on August 25, 2026, at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Parton was celebrated for her seven-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, actress, and philanthropist. Her legacy includes iconic songs and her profound commitment to children's literacy through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, making her an American cultural icon whose compassion and resilience touched millions.
Flag protocol
Flags should be hoisted to the peak and then lowered to the half-staff position, remaining at half-staff until sunset on September 1, 2026, then raised to the peak again before being lowered for the day.
Source: www.colorado.gov
This state order follows a presidential proclamation: Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton.