This article will reveal everything important about The Elvis Express and Blue Suede Express. Photographers captured the color of the occasion, from fans in period dress to impersonators paying tribute to every stage of the King’s career. More than 26,000 Elvis and Priscilla Presley fans are expected to descend on Parkes, tripling its population for the five-day festival.
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Elvis fans Debirah Petreski and Gail Goulding take a selfie before boarding the Blue Suede Express at central station in Sydney on Thursday morning.
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An Elvis fan waits to board the Blue Suede Express, which leaves from central station for its journey to Parkes for the annual Elvis festival.
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Elvis impersonator Kingsley Rock boards the Elvis Express. The Elvis Express and the Blue Suede Express trains will make their way to Parkes for the annual pilgrimage to the Elvis Festival
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Elvis impersonator Gary Churchill.
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A Elvis fan displays his costume. The Parkes Elvis Festival is held annually over five days, timed to coincide with Elvis Presley’s birthday in January.
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Elvis impersonator John Collins checks his reflection before boarding the Elvis Express.
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Elvis impersonator Alfred Vaz climbs aboard.
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Elvis fans board the Blue Suede Express heading to the central west New South Wales town of Parkes, 365km west of Sydney.
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Elvis fans arrive at central station.
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