In Parkes, where the King is not deadWhy Parkes? Why Elvis?
9/01/2009 12:07:00 PM
The king of rock and roll lives on, with thousands of Elvis Presley enthusiasts set to pay tribute to the hip-swivelling legend this weekend in central NSW.
On Friday almost 400 Elvis look-a-likes will board an eight car "Elvis Express" at Sydney's central railway station at 9.30am (AEDT) bound for Parkes.
On the way those aboard will be entertained by a Elvis tribute artist, and prizes will be awarded to the best dressed Elvis wannabe.
In Parkes more than 8,000 Elvis enthusiasts are expected to take part in the five-day festival.
Planned events include an Elvis Gospel Church Service, an Elvis street parade, and the crowning of Miss Priscilla.
Retired Wiggle performer Greg Page, a huge collector of Elvis memorabilia, is loaning items to the council of Parkes for visitors to glimpse.
They include the first management contract signed between Elvis and his manager Colonel Tom Parker, the original blueprints for Graceland, two original pairs of Elvis' trademark Aviator sunglasses, Elvis and Priscilla's marriage certificate, and one of only two gold lame suits made for Elvis by Nudie of Hollywood.
The Elvis Festival is now in its sixth year.
It kicked off last Wednesday and will finish on Sunday.
On Monday the Elvis Express is scheduled to return to Sydney.
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First week back at work after 16 days off. I still need a holiday.
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