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If you’ve posted an amazing Elvis Festival photo to Instagram, tag @parkeschampionpost and we will regram it!

@greg.d.boyd Channelling Elvis spirit at Parkes this festival #elvis #parkeselvisfestival #parkes #parkeselvis


@lucidartist Hanging with @rudykistler at the Parkes Elvis festival; beers and dinner out before we get stuck into our two 3d chalk pieces tomorrow. #elvis #parkes #festival #country #3dchalkart #urinal #priscilla #presley #photography #impersonators #competition

@jampolk The #elvisexpress arrives in #Parkes right on time for #parkeselvis


@visitparkes We had some fabulous #parkeselvis fans arrive today! Look at these two, don't they look the real deal! #ElvisExpress #visitparkes #parkeselvis25

@claudzdia Our group for the miss Priscilla dinner at the #parkeselvisfestival tonight! :) #parkeselvis


@kyles39_images Day 13 - PEOPLE - The 25th year of the Elvis festival in Parkes kicked off on Wednesday. It surprises me how many people love to get there Elvis on... #people #fmspad #fms_people #elvis #elvispresley #elvisfan #parkeselvis #parkes #photoaday #photoftheday #photoadayjanuary #photo #dressup #getyourelvison #thankyouverymuch #instacool #instagram #instalife #festival #parkeselvisfestival

 @transportfornsw Keep your eyes peeled, the Elvis Express is making its way to the west with an enthusiastic group of Elvis fans #NSWTrainsElvisExpress #Elvisexpress #Sydney #Sydneycentral #ParkesElvis #Adventure

@pickmoredaisies Drove through Parkes today and discovered the Elvis Festival was on! #parkeselvis #somuchelvis


@kiahandley @parkeselvisfestival outfit for day 2! Skirt made by me Top @targetaus Hair piece @miss_gigi_anne Brooch @youronestoppinupshop

 @wh0anniek On the way to Parkes Elvis Festival #parkeselvis Too many elvis glasses are never enough

@141_on_main Loving our Elvis busker! 🎤#ParkesElvis #141onmain #elvispresley #parkeselvisfestival #parkesnsw


@joe.torre If you are going to play the Elvis Parkes Festival.. joining in the festivities is mandatory! 🤘 ---------------------- #parkeselvis #elvisparkesfestival #ontour #tourfun #sessiondrummer #sessionmusician

@classictreats Is that you merv @parkeselvisfestival #celebrityspotting @mervhughes332 @merv_hughes

@ssstuart Just a few people waiting for the Elvis express

@sundoor68 My fabulous Vegas girl #daughter #visitparkes #parkeselvisfestival She's practically a doctor and she makes signs


@micksamsonphoto Elvis has left the building #parkeselvisfestival #australia #visitparkes #parkestourism #nswpolice #police #destinationnsw #visitnsw #elvis #elvispresley #australiagram #abcsydney #abccentralwest


@jenjenp99 Great sunset at the Parkes Elvis trots #parkeselvis #parkes #nsw #sunset #no filter

@lisacurry Elvis lives through the many tribute artists around the world .... And here at the Parkes Elvis Festival @mark66andrew

@lisacurry So many sideburns here at the @parkeselvisfestival . Such a great atmosphere Looking forward to Marks Dinner and Show at the Ball tonight with his band and showgirlsSee you there @mark66andrew

@parkeschampionpost The Parkes Champion Post has proudly been covering the Parkes Elvis Festival since its first event in 1993. Editor @christine.speelman and journalist @barbmreeves are excited and honoured to be planning the 25th anniversary edition. #parkesnsw #parkeselvisfestival #parkeselvis #parkeselvis25 #vivalasparkes

@fillascott Some arrived early this year.

@grace.m.power How lucky are we to land in Parkes when the #elvis festival is on! Gonna break out my blue suede shoes and see what happens! #parkeselvis #seriously?

@janes_83 #elvis #elvispresley #elvisfestival #parks #parkeselvis #parkeselvisfestival @parkeselvisfestival

@mark_kasumovic Elvis fever is in the air

@lisacurry Hello Parkes. Looking forward to the Festival Ball Wednesday night with @mark66andrew amazing Elvis performance. See you there Thank you very much

@rheannonjaye It's happening...tomorrow #parkeselvis #vivalasparkes #parkeselvis25 #visitparkes #elvis #elvispresley #nsw #australia

@parkeschampionpost It is the cake that's fit for The King. Renowned #parkesnsw cake maker Kath Swansbra has really outdone herself this time. She said it was an honour to make the #parkeselvisfestival 25th anniversary cake. Full story and more photos on our website. #parkeselvis #parkeselvis25 #vivalasparkes #amazingcake

@neiliogb Don't you know I'm caught in a trap? I can't walk out... Passing through Parkes gearing up for it's legendary annual Elvis festival!! . . . . . #roadtrip #parkes #elvis #mural #streetart #parkeselvisfestival #travel #suspiciousminds #coffeestop #homewardbound #australia #visitnsw #songstuckinmyhead #wanderlust #music

@steve_raven_hodges #elvisfestival and #thedish go hand in hand at #parkes

@worktovacation this time last year #elvisfestival2016 #workingholiday #elvispresley

@colouby Mum and I frocked and ready for the @parkeselvisfestival official opening of Elvis Central. Day one of our Elvis week outfits. #parkeselvisfestival #parkeselvis #parkeselvis25 #elvisfestival #parkeselvis2017 #coloubycreations

@sea_mistress #parkeselvisfestival #centralstation #elvisexpress

@cowbroughphotography And so it begins..... 5 days of Elvis coverage. #parkes #parkesnsw #parkeselvisfestival2017 #parkeselvis #elvisfestivalparkes #parkeselvisfestival #nsw #australia


@cardinalspin What can we say.... The ladies love and Elvii! Hearts are being broke at Central this morning as passengers wait for the Elvis Express!! #parkeselvisfestival

@tutt_russo That's all the proof I need to tell me Elvis is still alive! Thanks Coles!


@sea_mistress #elvisexpress #centralstation #parkeselvisfestival

@kamikazecouture #elvispresley #biggerthanelvis #Happy #parkeselvisfestival #rockers #costume #hire @kamikazecouture spot the #elvisimpersonator in this #bespoke #outfit #fitforaking #theking @chrissiehall @saarikkoxo @char_grilled_chuck

@parkescameraclub Elvis has come to visit the Parkes Elvis Photography Exhibition. #parkesnsw #australia #parkescameraclub #nsw #parkeselvisfestival #parkeselvisfestival2017 #camera

@youronestoppinupshop Huge #elvis fan @kiahandley is at the #parkeselvisfestival rocking her #louelladevilleaccessories Elvis brooches! Online now www.yosps.com.au

 @greenie893 When the Squads on point. Halfway to Parkes for the Elvis festival. #elvis #parkes #parkeselvisfestival #squadgoals #bluemountainselvisfestival


@_annie_lou Breakfast wine onboard the #elvisexpress #missannielou #pinup #parkeselvisfestival #purplehair #erstwilder

@anthony_fenech_ In the room chatting with @jaketrowley ahead of his first show tonight here at the Parkes Elvis Festival. This guy is unlike anything you've ever heard or seen before 🇺🇸🇺🇸#JakeRowley #ElvisInThe50s #rockabilly #Elvis #ParkesElvisFestival #FeatureArtist #texasusa


@leahkamstra 38degrees only 6 more to reach a top of 44 today! Elvis central! #ParkesElvis#elviseverywhere #somuchtoseeanddo

@americancrewoz These Elvises know what it takes to be the King of Mens Grooming. Come to the American Crew booth to get what you need at #ParkesElvis !

@jenniferpinnaduwa Showing off #elvistattoo

@claudzdia More highlights of yesterday @bonnievontorque #parkeselvisfestival #parkeselvis #pinup #rockabilly #pinupgirl #erstwilder #victoryrolls #pinupsofinstagram

@carmentom Found my sister AND a showgirl #hometownglory

@seniors_rights Staying cool in 40 degree heat with #theking #elvis #parkeselvis

@adant99 Fat Free. Sugar Free. Gluten Free. ... just like eating a piece of Broccoli. #parkeselvis #custardtart #parkeselvisfestival2017 #broccoli

@adskiaus #Elvis #festival #californiahighwaypatrol

@elizabethwythes__ Parkes Elvis festival 2❤17 #ParkesElvis #Bailey #cutepug #matchy #blackpug #elvisfestival #Slay #vivalasvagasbaby #theking

@damebec Paul "Bondi Bus Driver" the bearded Elvis. Sadly not performing this year. We miss you Paul! #vivalasparkes #parkeselvis


@damebec Tim being arrested by CHIPs for crimes against fashion #parkeselvis #vivalasparkes

@sharelyns Parkes Elvis 2017 coasters collected from the leagues club #elvischallenge2017

@penoir_sf We're caught in a 43-degree trap and can't walk out #parkeselvis #elvispresley #australia

@railwayhotelparkes Hart only had eyes for Mireille 👀🕺🏻#parkeselvis

@americancrewoz We are launching into day two of the @parkeselvisfestival. We met these gals yesterday on day one. #americancrewoz #americancrewelvis #elvisfestival #parkeselvis #grooming #crew

@adskiaus #Elvis #train #bondivet #drchrisbrown

 @muffybarnes Friday, woo hoo! Have a great festival weekend everyone 😀 #elvisfestival #elvis #parkes #parkeselvis #parkeselvisfestival #vivalasvegas #visitparkes #parkeselvisfestival2017 #elvisfestivalparkes #parkeselvis25

@classictreats The team at @classictreats putting the viva in #vivalasvegas baby! Chilling with #Parkes mayor in Clarinda street . How many likes can we get ? @parkeselvisfestival #parkeselvis #classictreats #servinghappiness #celebrityspotting #parkesphotoaday

@parkeselvisfestival 🚂📡🎶🎸Toot toot! The #ElvisExpress is here! Welcome, welcome #parkeselvis fans! #parkeselvis25 #visitparkes

@amzzy74 Standing in 40+ degrees just to watch the Elvis train come in 🕺#parkeselvis #elvis #elvisfestival #theElvisexpress #elvistrain #parkesnsw

@damebec WE'RE BAAAACK!!! #parkeselvis #vivalasparkes

@recycology #elvisexpress just gets funnier! Here's a regram from today's #shennanigans #elvis #parkeselvis @parkeselvisfestival #sun7 #BollywoodElvis #showgirls #hotpink #vivalasparkes #vivalasvegas

@kiahandley @parkeselvisfestival gala dinner ready! Shame the heat and drive and waking up at 3am ruined my set a little bit. I think I've salvaged I even if it does look a little poofy! #parkeselvis #retro #pinup

@jenjenp99 Elvis trots in Parkes #parkeselvis #parkes #nsw #elvisparkesfestival

@savoirclare My entry in @misskate72's tackiest souvenir competition: a hand-made fringed, tasseled, diamanté 'Elvis Lives' coat hanger (purchased for the bargain price of$8). #elvis #ParkesElvis #parkeselvisfestival #elvischallenge #elvischallenge2017 #souvenir #visitnsw #elvis #craft

@stephecairns Tribute Artists Final!! #parkeselvis

@webb.kayla #parkeselvis #twinkletoesdancestudio street parade @hanharris

@lucidartist Viva Las Vegas- big roulette table on day 1 of the Elvis festival with the temp hitting 43.6 with @rudykistler #parkeselvis #festival #australia #country #roulette #vivalasvegas #elvis #chalk #artist #art #illustration #mural

@webb.kayla #parkeselvis #pink #stretchhummer

@jzagrovic Elvis rugby match at it's finest!! 🍻🍻🍻 #parkeselvisfestival #parkeselvisfestival2017 #rugby #parkesboars #beer #40degreeheat #parkestourism #visitparkes #parkes #mynikonlife #abcmyphoto #abcopen #unearthcentralnsw #sigmamoment #sigmastyle #sigma #parkeselvis

@jaydebirkiee hula girl in the Elvis parade 🌺💓🍉☀️ #parkeselvis #bluehawaii #weloveelvis #Hawaiian

@claudzdia Street parade on point as always 😉 #parkeselvisfestival #parkeselvis #showgirls #vivalasvegas

@jzagrovic You really need to head out and experience the Elvis festival night life!! It's completely crazy and totally awesome! #parkeselvisfestival2017 #parkeselvis #parkeselvisfestival #visitparkes #unearthcentralnsw #parkes #mynikonlife #magmod #vivalasvegas

@declanrurenga Of course, I turn up to the #parkeselvis festival and get busted for crimes against music, brown suede shoes and show stopping dance moves. #Parkes #Elvis

@swearycyn Parade continues! #parkeselvis #elvisfest17

@jaime20lee Getting ready to rock the Elvis Festival with my little Elvis #parkeselvis

@v.gilda Viva Las Parkes! #crapelvis #vivalasparkes #parkeselvis #deadringer

 @_kayzajane_ My beautiful @_isbee_ in the #parkeselvis street parade. Well done lovely


@_annie_lou Good day for an Elvis parade!! #parkeselvis #elvis

@damebec Mum and Paul "Bondi Bus Driver" The Bearded Elvis. Old pals. #vivalasparkes #parkeselvis

<b>If you’ve posted an amazing Elvis Festival photo to Instagram, tag @parkeschampionpost and we will regram it!</b>

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2017 Parkes Elvis Festival: The best Elvis Festival posts on Instagram | Photos 

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Hundreds of Elvis and Priscilla fans have swarmed Parkes for the 25th anniversary of the swinging event, check...

2017 Parkes Elvis Festival: The best Elvis Festival posts on Instagram | Photos

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