There are 7 article(s) tagged Candlelight vigil:

• August 2025

  • Photo Gallery: Elvis fans maintain solemn observance at annual vigil

    The annual Candlelight Vigil, the cornerstone event for Elvis Week each year, draws thousands of fans to Graceland on the eve of Presley’s death.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 15, 2025

• August 2024

  • Elvis vigil 2024: Candles, hearts glow at the gates of Graceland

    Photographer Brad Vest captured the 2024 Candlelight Vigil, the annual cornerstone event for Elvis Week, at Graceland on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 17, 2024

• August 2023

  • Gallery: Fans gather, candles glow at annual vigil for Elvis

    The annual Candlelight Vigil for Elvis Presley, now also honoring Lisa Marie Presley, began at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Graceland.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 16, 2023

• January 2023

  • At a somber vigil for Tyre Nichols, anger is directed toward change

    The family of Tyre Nichols, friends, mourners and skateboarders gathered in Tobey Skatepark for a vigil on Jan. 26, 2023. 

    By Chris Herrington January 27, 2023

• August 2021

  • Oh, snap: A week full of fun photos

    Our photographers captured some classic Elvis Week images, and also made it to an unusual school, an iconic store and some sporting events. Cast your ballot for the best one.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 21, 2021

  • See it now: Elvis fans’ burning love shines on at candlelight vigil

    Photographer Brad Vest captured the scene at Graceland during the candlelight vigil marking the anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death on Aug. 16, 1977.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 16, 2021

• August 2020

  • Fans mourn Elvis in abbreviated ceremony, livestream

    Elvis Week ended with an abbreviated version of the annual candlelight vigil, commemorating the death of the iconic entertainer. 

    By Jared Boyd August 15, 2020