Celebrate Elvis Presley at the Annual Elvis Festival in Tupelo

May 18, 2009 by  
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GRACELANDElvis Presley fans from all over will soon be convening near Memphis in Tupelo, Mississippi for the Annual Elvis Presley Festival held on the anniversary of his homecoming to his birth town of Tupelo in 1956. From June 6-9, Tupelo’s historic downtown will be transformed in celebration of Elvis’ life and art.

The weekend includes a variety of offerings to keep you entertained, including live concerts featuring over 10 artists, a parade reenactment of Elvis’ homecoming, and a concert by an Elvis impersonator. Other features of the weekend include exploring the exhibits in the museum, which include movie posters from Elvis’ films and documentary films. You may even find some of the locals who were there in 1956 and talk to them about their memories from that day.

Sure to be a unique and fun experience, there is no better time to celebrate the life and musical legacy of Elvis than at this festival in Tupelo, which offers a beautiful downtown area with plenty of options for delicious southern food and more. We also offer a wide variety of hotels to complete your weekend in Tupelo.

An Elvis weekend would not be complete without visiting Graceland. The Graceland Platinum Experience will give you the total package, including an audio tour of Graceland, a visit to the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum, tours of his custom airplanes, and a visit to his grave site. You will feel closer to the King than ever before with this tour.

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6 Responses to “Celebrate Elvis Presley at the Annual Elvis Festival in Tupelo”
  1. Stewart says:

    This sounds like a great time for all Elvis fans!

  2. Nick says:

    Never been too much of an Elvis fan, but the Graceland Planetarium Experience sounds like it might be an interesting option if I’m ever in the area.

  3. Jennifer says:

    I love Elvis. Just this last weekend I took a trip to Memphis, and it was great! I think that everyone should go once in their life. This was the most amazing trip of my life!

  4. Kennon C. says:

    I recently had the chance to visit memphis and we learned a lot about elvis and what he meant to several thousands of people. I would love to go to tupelo and learn more about elvis and his child hood.

  5. Danie Kay says:

    My favorite teacher in school was a die hard Elvis Fan!! She had everything elvis! I wish she was still alive cuz I would definitly take her to this place…for sure!!!

  6. yensay says:

    this is something i would like to do

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