Parkes Elvis Festival in Australia: Flashy Impersonators Stun With Their Swag

The party dedicated to the legendary American singer and showman brought together over 26,000 fans. The spectacular and action-packed event will last for five days.

Commenting on the extravagant festival, Parkes Mayor Ken Keith said he is hopeful that with each year the event will only expand and attract more visitors.

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Elvis impersonator Kingsley Rock poses for a photograph after boarding the Elvis Express at Central Station in Sydney, Australia, January 10, 2019. The Elvis Express and the Blue Suede Express trains will make their way to Parkes for the annual Elvis Festival.

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Elvis fans arrive at Central station before boarding a train to The Parkes Elvis Festival, in Sydney on January 10, 2019. - The Parkes Elvis Festival is an annual event celebrating the music and life of Elvis Presley in the New South Wales town of Parkes.

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An Elvis fan uses the train window as a mirror at Central station before boarding a train to The Parkes Elvis Festival, in Sydney on January 10, 2019. - The Parkes Elvis Festival is an annual event celebrating the music and life of Elvis Presley in the New South Wales town of Parkes.

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Elvis impersonator Sean Wright of Bowral poses for photographs before boarding the Blue Suede Express at Central Station in Sydney, Australia, January 10, 2019. The Elvis Express and the Blue Suede Express trains will make their way to Parkes for the annual Elvis Festival.

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An Elvis fan sits on a train after leaving Central station to head to The Parkes Elvis Festival, in Sydney on January 10, 2019. - The Parkes Elvis Festival is an annual event celebrating the music and life of Elvis Presley in the New South Wales town of Parkes.

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Mayor of Parkes Ken Keith (C) poses with Elvis fans from Japan before boarding the Elvis Express at Central Station in Sydney, Australia, January 10, 2019. The Elvis Express and the Blue Suede Express trains will make their way to Parkes for the annual Elvis Festival.

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An Elvis fan waits to board the Blue Suede Express at Central Station in Sydney, Australia, January 10, 2019. The Elvis Express and the Blue Suede Express trains will make their way to Parkes for the annual Elvis Festival.

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An Elvis fan wheels his luggage at Central station before boarding a train to The Parkes Elvis Festival, in Sydney on January 10, 2019. - The Parkes Elvis Festival is an annual event celebrating the music and life of Elvis Presley in the New South Wales town of Parkes.

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Elvis impersonator Alfre Vaz poses at Central Station in Sydney, Australia, January 10, 2019. The Elvis Express and the Blue Suede Express trains will make their way to Parkes for the annual Elvis Festival.