Elvis Week
Elvis Presley, 42, died on August 16, 1977, having completed 23 years in show business. In commemoration of the man that changed the face of 20th century music, Graceland offers an entire week of celebrations.
As you would imagine, Elvis Week is not merely a local event. Worshippers from all over the globe mix with new fans to pay homage to the main man with music, dance, sports, social and charitable events.
Although schedules change from year to year, there are a few things that always feature during Elvis Week: the Candlelight Vigil, the Elvis Presley International 5km Run for Cerebral Palsy, along with Gospel Brunches and a suitably 1950s Elvis Dance Party. Live entertainment in Graceland Plaza and Graceland Crossing continues throughout the week, as does the Elvis Art Contest and Exhibit.
Many say, however, that the best thing about Elvis Week is the people. Fans are ubiquitous; carrying flowers, teddy bears, candles and photographs and generally slathering on the southern hospitality in healthy doses.
| Venue Information: | Graceland |
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| Full Name: | Graceland,Memphis,USA |
| Cost: | US$28; under 7s free |
| Opening Hours: | Mar-May: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm; Jun-Aug: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 9am-4pm; Sep-Oct: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm; Nov: 10am-4pm; Dec-Feb: Wed-Mon 10am-4pm |
| Address: | 3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard TN 38116 |
| Directions: | Bus 43 to Elvis Presley Boulevard at Craft Road |
| Contact Details: | Graceland |
| Phone: | +1 901 332 3322 |
| Other Information: | Graceland |
| Website: | Elvis Presley Website |
| Name: | Tennessee Department of Tourist Development |
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| Location: | Tennessee |
| Address: | Wm. Snodgrass/Tennessee Tower, 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, 25th Floor, Nashville, TN 37243 |
| Email: | tourdev@tn.gov |
| Phone: | +1 615 741 2159 |
