Published 16:24 IST, August 13th 2020

Elvis Presley's candelight vigil tickets sold out, limited fans allowed due to COVID-19

Elvis Presley's death anniversary is two days away. The Elvis Candelight Vigil tickets have been sold out. The event has limited space due to the pandemic.

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Elvis Presley fans are garing once again for Rock n Roll King’s annual vigil. But this time vigil is being conducted according to health guidelines due to ongoing pandemic. For first time, open garing has w been limited to 720 participants and tickets for vigil have alrey been sold out.

Elvis Presley’s annual vigil tickets are sold out

Elvis Presley is considered to be King of Rock and Roll. But unfortunately, Jailhouse Rock singer died on August 16, 1977.  On his first death anniversary in 1978, Elvis fans started this annual vigil and candlelight march at Graceland in Memphis. This event is open for all and starts with an Elvis week consisting of live events and movie screenings in remembrance of legendary singer.

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But due to ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, annual Elvis candlelight vigil has been subjected to some major changes.   annual vigil will t be open for all this year. event will only have for only 720 guests. tickets for Elvis Candelight Vigil have alrey been sold out. Many fans who have been disappointed due to unavailability of tickets can apply for a waitlist.

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But even though number of attendees is limited, path for candlelight vigil is same. march will start at night on August 15, 2020, and will go on till next morning. It will start from gates of Graceland (Elvis Presley’s mansion) to Meditation Garden and will end at Elvis Presley’s gravesite on south side of his mansion.

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As mentioned earlier, Elvis Candlelight Vigil will have limited attendees this year. Due to ongoing pandemic, attendees will have to follow all necessary health guidelines and maintain social distance. Ar major change that has been put forth is that only ticketed attendees will be allowed to move past security barriers of Elvis Presley’s Boulevard. This security checkpoint has been set to prevent hundreds and thousands of Presley fans from garing on August 15 outside Graceland.

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16:24 IST, August 13th 2020