MA State Order · Half-Staff
Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton
August 25, 2026 – September 1, 2026
Governor Maura T. Healey of Massachusetts ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of country music icon Dolly Parton, who passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80. Parton was a legendary singer, songwriter, and philanthropist whose career spanned seven decades and inspired millions worldwide. The flag order, issued in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, honors her remarkable legacy of music, compassion, and humanitarian work.
Flag protocol
Hoist the flag to the peak for an instant, then lower it to the half-staff position; raise it to the peak again before lowering for the day.
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This state order follows a presidential proclamation: Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton.