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Thousands flock to Parkes Elvis Festival

Elvis fans, impersonators, look-a-likes and performers board the Elvis Express at Central Station in Sydney
Elvis fans, impersonators, look-a-likes and performers board the Elvis Express at Central Station in Sydney Source: AAP

Parkes, a small town in central New South Wales, has transformed into a sea of rhinestones, satin jumpsuits and some serious hip action.


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By Sonja Heydeman, Trinh Nguyen

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Parkes, a small town in central New South Wales, has transformed into a sea of rhinestones, satin jumpsuits and some serious hip action.


The reason is the largest Elvis festival in the Southern hemisphere drawing Elvis fans from around the world.

Over the weekend Parkes swelled to more than 20-thousand people, keeping the music of "The King" alive.


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