Elvis Presley’s legacy lives on in Memphis 48 years after his death. Elvis Week is full of events that celebrate The King at his Graceland home from the 8th to the 16th. It started out as a candlelight vigil by his fans in 1978, one year after his death at Graceland, and turned into a yearly weeklong celebration in 1982 when Graceland opened to the public.
Alicia Dean, Graceland’s marketing promotions and events specialist, says, “Elvis Week is all about celebrating the life and legacy of Elvis. Fans from all over the world come out to celebrate his movies, music, and life. Co-stars and personal friends come out to celebrate after he’s been gone for over 48 years.”
The nine-day event will start with the bus tour of Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis’ birthplace, which includes a tour of his humble two-bedroom childhood home. The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist contest will see artists perform their best Elvis tribute, while a bus tour around Memphis with hosts Tom Brown and Angie Marchese will show fans locations that were a part of Elvis’ life growing up and living in Memphis. A Night in Elvis’ Hollywood is a fun movie night featuring highlights from his 31 feature films at the Graceland Soundstage, and Elvis: Live on Stage celebrates his 90th birthday with a live band playing to film footage. Personal friends of Elvis such as Linda Thompson, Carol Connors, and Ann Moses will be a part of some events. There is also an event for kids who have a love for Elvis called Junior Elvis Tribute Showcase with young Elvis tribute artists.
Tickets are on sale now and prices range from $40 to $100 and include service fees. For a full schedule of events, visit graceland.com/elvis-week.
Elvis Week, Graceland, 3764 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Friday, August 9-16, $40-$100.