How to Celebrate Elvis Presley's Birthday

He was The King in "Blue Suede Shoes." He taught us to "Love Me Tender" and had us all wishing he was our "Teddy Bear." He was Elvis Presley, born January 8, 1935, and tens of thousands of people still celebrate his birthday every year. Here are some ways to celebrate The King’s birthday.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Elvis movies
• Elvis costume
• CD player or MP3 player
• DVD player

Visit Graceland

1. Attend the annual week-long event in honor of Elvis’ birthday at Graceland, Elvis’ home. The official Graceland Web site (see link below) offers details for future celebrations of The King’s birthday, updated as they get new information.
2. Sign up for the e-newsletter on the Graceland Web site to get updates about future Elvis Birthday Celebrations.
3. Visit the Meditation Garden at Graceland, where Elvis is buried.
4. Have birthday cake and coffee at the Chrome Grille across the street from Graceland.

Host an Elvis Movie Night

5. Elvis made 31 movies during his career as an actor. Celebrate his birthday with a retrospective movie night.
6. Find a filmography of Presley movies online (see link below).
7. Choose a few Elvis movies for your movie night.
8. Invite friends to watch movies with you.
9. Play Elvis songs during breaks between movies.
10. Serve popcorn and Coca Cola, Elvis’s favorite soda.

Attend an Elvis Concert or Have One of Your Own

11. Check your local events listings for Elvis nights at local clubs.
12. Visit Las Vegas and enjoy a show by Elvis impersonators.
13. Be an Elvis impersonator. Have fun with it!
14. Request Elvis songs on your local radio stations.
15. Download Elvis MP3s and listen to Elvis music all day long.

Tips & Warnings

• Find Elvis songs at iTunes or Napster.