Elvis Week Activities [VIDEO]

Every August, thousands of Elvis fans gather in Memphis,Tennessee to remember the music, the movies, and the legacy of Elvis Presley. They gather at organized events, and spur of the moment happenings for their favorite entertainer, and it's really something to see!

There is an official schedule of events for Elvis Week that kicks off on Monday, August 8th, and ends with the traditional Candlelight Vigil on August 15, with a live webstream so that fans can participate world wide leading up to the 39th anniversary of Elvis' death. There's even an official Elvis Week App.

Some of the scheduled events include:

• Elvis Presley Fan Club Presidents Event
• Elvis 5K Run
• Elvis Fan Reunion
• Youth Karaoke
• The Auction at Graceland
• George Klein's Elvis Mafia Reunion
• The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley concert
• Conversations with Elvis Co Stars
• Ronnie McDowell Book Signing
• Free Entertainment Tent at Elvis Crossing
• Elvis Bingo
• Children's Activities at Graceland Ticket Pavillion
• Morning and Evening Walk ups to Graceland's Meditation Garden

Check out the cool video recap from last year's event, and make plans to attend some of these fun events for yourself this year!