Can Parkes possibly bring more to its Elvis Festival? Yes, is the answer as the 2025 event approaches.
Six new ticketed shows will be introduced at the Parkes Services Club, featuring top Elvis tribute artists from Australia, New Zealand and Scotland.
You can look forward to a Scottish Happy Hour with Mr. Johnny Lee Memphis, Happy Hour with Aaron Masfield and Dean Vegas, Happy Hour with Charlie Gaylard and Gabe Phoenix, Easy Come, Easy Go with Jack Gatto, Easy Come, Easy Go with Dean Vegas, Toki and Stuey V and Kiwi Made with Che Orton and Brendon Chase.
The Miss Priscilla Dinner will return for the 32nd Parkes Elvis Festival on Thursday evening at the Parkes Services Club.
The Miss Priscilla Dinner will be a night full of entertainment with Brendon Chase and Amitie performing and a two course meal.
Watch the night unfold in anticipation to see who will be crowned the 2025 Miss Priscilla.
There will be some new photo opportunities too with stunning outdoor installations.
A vibrant 250m canopy of umbrellas will provide the perfect photo op doubling as shade down town especially for Saturday morning's main event, the parade.
During the night Vivid Elvis will come to life.
This nightly display will illuminate the main drag projecting movie scenes and famous Elvis music videos.
There will also be a portrait of Elvis on display at the library made from rubix cubes for all to be amazed.
The highly anticipated Gates of Graceland will officially be launched - these are located at the Parkes Visitors Information Centre and are a full-sized replica of the iconic Graceland gates.
The beautiful new attraction will honour key contributors to the much loved festival, with stars also commemorating the winners of the Parkes Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest.
In 2025 festival founders, Bob and Anne Steel will cut the ribbon to officially open the gates at the Wall of Fame event on Wednesday morning at 10am, day one of the festival.
Frankie J Holden has been announced as the 2025 Wall of Fame inductee.
Staying connected at the 2025 Parkes Elvis Festival will be made easy with the introduction of the new mobile app, Elvis in Your Pocket.
This app will feature the full program of events, maps and most importantly real-time updates.
This year's feature concerts will be see the addition of two shows per night to make sure no one misses out on the amazing entertainment on offer.
Not only that, tickets have been discounted with the announcement there's a 7.5 per cent drop in prices across all shows this year in acknowledgement of the cost of living increases everyone is facing.
The 2025 Parkes Elvis Festival is promising to be bigger and better than ever.
For more information check out the Parkes Elvis Festival website at www.parkeselvisfestival.com.au