Graceland pares down Elvis Week in pandemic

By , Daily Memphian Updated: July 16, 2020 3:36 PM CT | Published: July 16, 2020 12:19 PM CT
<strong>Thousands of Elvis fans gathered during the annual Elvis Week Candlelight Vigil at Graceland on Aug. 15, 2019. Elvis Week 2020 is downsizing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with no live music performances and a reservation-only, socially distanced version of the vigil.</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian file)

Thousands of Elvis fans gathered during the annual Elvis Week Candlelight Vigil at Graceland on Aug. 15, 2019. Elvis Week 2020 is downsizing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with no live music performances and a reservation-only, socially distanced version of the vigil. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian file)

A free, reservation-only version of the Elvis Week Candlelight Vigil will feature social distancing and smaller crowds.

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Wayne Risher

Wayne Risher

Business news reporter, 43-year veteran of print journalism, 35-year resident of Memphis, University of Georgia alumnus and proud father and spouse of University of Memphis graduates.


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