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​Thousands of people descended on town for the 25th Parkes Elvis Festival. Meet just some of them here and find out what they had to say.&nbsp;

Sahar Tavakoli and Chris Hesselbein from the USA are in the country visiting Sahar's parents in Sydney. "We scheduled our trip to be able to make it to Parkes. This is my second time - I was here in 2012," Sahar said. Photo by Barbara Watt. 

Jan and John Webb from Cohuna, Victoria were here for their first festival.
"We were travelling home from Port port Macquarie and timed it so we could be her for the Festival." Jan is a mad Elvis fan and John loves Elvis' gospel music. Photo by Barbara Watt.  

This is the first chance Chris and Susan Hafey from Bellbird have had to get to the festival.
Susan is an avid Elvis fan and a member of the Elvis Presley Fan Club. Photo by Barbara Watt. 

Anne Armstrong. Photo by Emily Bennett.  

Cameron Tanswell, Olivia, Laura and Jacob Jones. Photo by Emily Bennett.  

Kim Manderson, Donna Powell, Deb MacTaggart and Tina McDougall. Photo by Emily Bennett.  

David Budgen has all the moves. Photo by Emily Bennett.  

Volunteers Cr Kenny McGrath and Timbo Wheeler were flat out at Elvis Central. "It's been huge," they said. Photo by Barbara Watt. 

We can't show you this guys face (because his wife would kill us) but we couldn't resist showing you his Socks 'n' Crocs. Photo by Barbara Watt. 

Brothers Lockie, 5, and Max, 6, Jones. Photo NADINE MORTON

Elvii walking the street. Photo: NADINE MORTON

Dancers from the Boppers Dance Group. Photo: NADINE MORTON

Parkes locals (back) Dave Nicholls, Mitch Miles, Chris Summerhayes, Al Gersbach, (front) Olivia Nicholls, 12, Bob McEwen, 11, and Lauren Nicholls, 10, enjoying the festival. Photo: NADINE MORTON

Margaret Perrott and Sandra Dacosta. Photo: JENNIFER HOAR

Dave and Alexander Chambers of Dad and Dave's Second Hand Wares and Collectables: "It's been chaos. A lot of people come and ... they love taking a walk down memory lane". Photo: JENNIFER HOAR

Rob and Maria Savage, of Griffith, were here for their second Parkes Elvis Festival: "The atmosphere, the entertainment and the quality of the festival. The big thing that stands out for me is the whole town gets behind it. That's why it's been going for 25 years and it just keeps getting better!" Photo: JENNIFER HOAR

Snodge Cooksley, from Redcliffe Queensland, has been coming to the Parkes Elvis Festival for "quite a few years".
"Not 25, but as many as possible," she said.
"I just love it. I love Elvis.
"It's just a wonderful atmosphere and I love every minute of it!"
Photo: JENNIFER HOAR

Joan Cuthel (Banora Point, NSW) and Maria Sganga (Wallan, Victoria) have been to about five festivals, and both have busking husbands.
Why do they keep coming back? "The friendship, the atmosphere - everyone's just so lovely!"
Photo: JENNIFER HOAR

Parkes locals Rodney Barnes and Marc Payne: "I think it's the people itself, it captures the spirit of what it is all about - having a good time!" Photo: JENNIFER HOAR

John and Helen Rowe, Port Macquarie: "If you're an Elvis fan it's fantastic, and just to sit back and watch all the great Elvii!" Photo: JENNIFER HOAR

Sarah, Linda and Alison Reeves are fans of local trio "Amitie". Photo by Maggie Sarkissian. 

Michael Spencer and Gavin Small from Canberra enjoy dressing up in their many Elvis costumes. They were looking forward to watching the parade. Photo by Maggie Sarkissian. 

Nick and Matilda (2) Littlewood loved the misting fans in the park. Photo by Maggie Sarkissian. 

Freda Cornford and Merle Wright's favourite thing about the Elvis Festival is the entertainment in the park, as well as the night concerts.  Photo by Maggie Sarkissian. 

Jen Perkins and Justine Leeke love coming to the Elvis festival to meet up with friends. Jen has been coming for nine years and Justine for ten. Photo by Maggie Sarkissian. 


Siro, Kayla and Lisa Zarantonello are from Campbelltown. Kayla is going to participate in the Junior Miss Priscilla competition. They were all looking forward to the parade on Saturday. Photo by Maggie Sarkissian. 

Olivia Partridge (7), Catherine Orr-Kellett, and Angus Partridge (10) are experienced Elvis festival goers! Olivia was looking forward to the parade on Saturday and Angus' favourite attraction is all the old cars! Photo by Maggie Sarkissian. 


Ella Jablonskis (8) is from Parkes and this is not her first Elvis festival! She loves looking through the markets as well as all the different Elvis singers. Photo by Maggie Sarkissian. 


Shaz and Dennis Lenton have been coming to the Elvis festival for nine years and were looking forward to some of the tribute artists including Pete Storm. Photo by Maggie Sarkissian. 


Greg and Dee O'Brien from Proserpine, Queensland, have always wanted to come to the Elvis festival and decided the 25th year was the right time! Photo by Maggie Sarkissian. 


Pamela Taggart and Denis Huckaer are from Warrnambool and Ararat (respectively). Pamela had her hair done to enter the Miss Priscilla competition. Photo by Maggie Sarkissian. 


On the side of Grain and Press Cafe, Trundle, the photo Diving in the dam at Warrawee (Col & Dolly McGrath's farm) by photographer Lex Weaver is on dispaly. Image supplied

Cultural grants are now open for Parkes Shire

There's something special watching the sun rise from atop Memorial Hill during the dawn service on Anzac Day. Picture by Christine Little

Anzac Day in Parkes

Lexi Herden as Annie and the talented young orphanage cast. Picture by Ruth Crowley

The sun'll come out, when Parkes M and D's Annie opens April 20

James and the Tercel team have replaced the lightning conductor at Bogan Gate's War Memorial. Picture supplied

Generous support keeps Bogan Gate War Memorial protected

Double demerits will start Wednesday, April 24 and continue to Sunday, April 28. Image supplied.

Five days of double demerits for Anzac Day weekend

Paul Bennet Airshows thrilled the crowds at Parkes airport on Sunday and (inset) Oscar, George and Gloria were delighted to meet the pilot. 

Fly'n for Fun success

2017 Parkes Elvis Festival: The many faces of the Festival 

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Thousands of people descended on town for the 25th Parkes Elvis Festival. Meet just some of them here...

2017 Parkes Elvis Festival: The many faces of the Festival

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