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Graceland Shines for the Holidays with the Annual Lighting of the Presley Family`s Traditional Christmas Decorations

Wed Nov 4, 2009 7:00am EST
 
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Award-Winning Singer/Producer Richard Marx and Children from St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital Will `Flip the Switch`


--(Business Wire)--
Elvis Presley Enterprises:

 WHAT/WHO:            Graceland will officially begin the holiday season on November 20 when the switch is flipped for the annual Elvis Presley lighting celebration at the 13.8-acre mansion property in Memphis. The festive display includes traditional decorations, hundreds of blue lights along the driveway, a life-size Nativity scene, Santa and his sleigh and other holiday items originally displayed at Graceland by Elvis and the Presley family.                 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                      This year, joining a group of children from St. Jude to "flip the switch" will be Richard Marx, an Elvis fan and supporter of many children's charities. Marx has made his mark on the music industry for more than 20 years. He has been nominated for Grammy Awards three times and received an American Music Award nomination for favorite male singer. In 1992, he was awarded Best Selling Adult Contemporary Artist at the Billboard Music awards.  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                      The interior of Graceland mansion will also be decked in Elvis` Christmas décor for the holiday season. This includes his traditional red velvet drapes and Presley family Christmas artifacts displayed around several Christmas trees throughout the home, including the famous Jungle Room.                                                                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                      The public is welcome to attend the free lighting event. Santa will be available for pictures with children throughout the evening`s festivities.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                      Regular tours of Graceland will operate the day of the lighting ceremony from 10 AM to 6 PM. Others from around the world can enjoy the evening live via the "GracelandCam" at www.elvis.com.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
 WHEN:                November 20 at 6 p.m. Central Time                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
 WHERE:               Graceland Plaza, Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          


For more detailed information please visit www.elvis.com or call 901.332.3322.

Your coverage of the lighting is invited.

The Beckwith Company
David Beckwith/Carlos Munguia
323-845-9836
david@thebeckwithcompany.com
carlos@thebeckwithcompany.com

Copyright Business Wire 2009



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