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Elvis Festival In Parkes

Elvis Festival In Parkes

PARKES, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Elvis impersonator Gerard Hanson from Sydney practices on the ukelele before taking part in the street parade during the Parkes Elvis Festival January 13, 2007 in Parkes, Australia. The festival, now in it's 15th year is expected to draw over 6,000 people to the small country town for the event. During the weekend, a world record was broken for the most number of Elvis impersonators gathered in one place, singing 'Love Me Tender' in unison. For one weekend every year, Parkes is innundated with Elvis fans, impersonators and performers from around the world. This year's festival will mark the 30th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley.

Photo: Ian Waldie/Getty Images

Jan 13, 2007