18th annual Elvis Festival in Parkes...Thousands of Elvis fans from across Australia


Elvis Presley impersonator Paul Hill waves as he boards the 'Elvis Express' at Central Station in Sydney on January 8, 2010, for the 18th annual Elvis Festival in Parkes. Thousands of Elvis fans from across Australia are gathering in the country town of Parkes on 'The King's' birthday to celebrate his music with a series of parades, singing competitions, and dance events.

The Mancini family of Elvis and Priscilla Presley impersonators head to catch the 'Elvis Express' at Central Station in Sydney on January 8, 2010, for the 18th annual Elvis Festival in Parkes. Thousands of Elvis fans from across Australia are gathering in the country town of Parkes on 'The King's' birthday to celebrate his music with a series of parades, singing competitions, and dance events.

Elvis Presley impersonator Graeme MacKaway checks his hair in the window of the 'Elvis Express' at Central Station in Sydney on January 8, 2010, for the 18th annual Elvis Festival in Parkes.

Elvis Presley impersonator Graeme MacKaway plays to the camera before boarding the 'Elvis Express' at Central Station in Sydney on January 8, 2010, for the 18th annual Elvis Festival in Parkes. Thousands of Elvis fans from across Australia are gathering in the country town on 'The King's' birthday to celebrate his music with a series of parades, singing competitions, and dance events

Elvis Presley impersonator Scott Crawford plays his guitar before boarding the 'Elvis Express' at Central Station in Sydney on January 8, 2010, for the 18th annual Elvis Festival in Parkes. Thousands of Elvis fans from across Australia are gathering in the country town on 'The King's' birthday to celebrate his music with a series of parades, singing competitions, and dance events.