Elvis fans swarm Graceland for 90th birthday celebration
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Fans of Elvis Presley gathered on the front lawn of Graceland on Wednesday to sing Happy Birthday to the King on his 90th birthday.
The morning’s ceremony included a proclamation by Memphis City Council and Mayors Lee Harris and Paul Young, declaring January 8 as Elvis Presley Day.
There was even a gold cake to celebrate the occasion.
Memphis City Councilwoman Pearl Eva Walker said it was an honor to be a part of such a historic moment.
“There are a lot of exciting things going on and as a representative I am called upon on occasions like this and other things like this that are unique to this area, and I am just so happy to be a part of this. And I do have my dancing shoes on,” she said.
There are more events going on at Graceland all week, including:
- Sun Set Dinner
- Elvis 90th Birthday Pops Concert
- Elvis Unplugged starring Dean Z & Friends
- Elvis Music Salute
- Elvis in Hollywood Dance Party
- Elvis in the Army show & tell
- Conversations on Elvis
- Elvis Live on Stage: 90th Birthday Celebration
- Brunch at the Movies: G.I. Blues
- The Elvis Quiz Show live
- Graceland’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Birthday Bash & mansion tours
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