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Thursday saw markets, music and movies in Cooke Park as festival goers enjoyed the annual events at this year’s Elvis Festival.&nbsp; Viva Las Vegas was shown on the big screen on Thursday night, drawing a crowd to the screening.&nbsp;

Kara and Bruce Summers from Sylvania are in Parkes for their third Elvis Festival.  Bruce said they keep coming back to the relaxed family friendly festival 


Many cars of the era are cruising the streets of Parkes before the display and street parade


Max and Bev Short are back for their third Elvis Festival. Highlights for them include Jack Gatto, and the fabulous people at Spicer Caravan Park.  Well done Parkes - you are getting it right!


Caroline Barber of Sydney enjoyed the mist fans in the park.  Caroline was born in Parkes, and has returned for her second Elvis Festival and a trip down memory lane


Donna Powell, Tina McDougall, Deb Mactaggart of Brisbane and Kim Manderson of Hervey Bay love the friend parkes people and the great entertainment at the Festival


The St John Ambulance team on duty in the Park - Geremy Roberts, Chris Davis, Sandra Davis and Rob Tikoft

Pat Haynes of Gulgong with Geoff and Margaret Clapson of Manilla, who have been attending the Elvis Festival in Parkes for the past 11 and 13 years respectively, love Elvis and have so much fun at the festival


Ashton, Lacinta and Axel Williams from Nelson Bay playing their miniature Elvis drum kit 

The Shuttle buses are a huge hit with the Elvis visitors!


Bianca and Russell Perry of Bribie Island with Zen at their Funky Fairies stall in the park

John and Brenda Johnson of Brisbane are enjoying their ninth Elvis Festival - its all excellent!


Locals Liam, Kynan and Sam Baker came down to the Park to see Amitie perform - the Elvis Festival is fantastic for the town


Julie-ann and John Argiropoulos from Perth are Elvis Festival regulars, attending their seventh festival this year


Mark and Pauline Baker of Perth had a relaxing time in the park listening to the on stage entertainment at their first Elvis Festival


Lisa, Chris, Melissa, Matthew and Nathan McCreedie came to the park to watch Amitie

Kindy Connal and Ken Bullen of Port Macquarie


Brian Barnett and Marion Jackson of Brisbane enjoyed seeing Amitie perform again at their second Elvis Festival


Cousins Abel Medlyn and Luca Barnes of Parkes

A large number of people came to the Park to watch Viva Las Vegas on the big screen


First timer Linda Aumela of Canberra with Graham Smith of Condobolin who has been to the festival ten times have met up in Parkes to take Linda’s hot rod in the Street Parade


Hosts Trevor and Debbie Miles with Jenny and Glenn Murch of Canberra, who are enjoying their first Elvis Festival in Parkes


David Hall and Rex have travelled to Parkes from Victoria for their sixth Elvis Festival


First time Festival-goers Ned and Kathy Hagan of Kingsthorpe, Queensland were thrilled to have their photo taken with Elvis Tribute Artist Lenard Connolly, who is performing “In the Shadow of the King” is at the Railway Bowling Club


The Cook family - Maddie, mum Lucy, dad Michael with Jess and Harry - travelled over from Dubbo for the day to attend their 2nd Parkes Elvis Festival


Sol Rauchle travelled around the park happily on his motorised scooter


Robyn and Bob Jane of Inverell attending their first Elvis Festival.  

Thursday saw markets, music and movies in Cooke Park as festival goers enjoyed the annual events at this year’s Elvis Festival.&nbsp;

Viva Las Vegas was shown on the big screen on Thursday night, drawing a crowd to the screening.&nbsp;

Steve Evans

Officer Cadet Tom Delaney on the parade ground where he will march on Thursday. Picture by Karleen Minney.

Australian War Memorial parade ground rebuilt in time for Thursday's Anzac Day.

The sensual scrunch of the War Memorial's new parade ground

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

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

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: Looking for Elvis in Cooke Park | Photos 

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