The annual Elvis festival in Porthcawl is a highlight for many people, with thousands attending the event each year. It is now the largest Elvis Festival in the world, bringing £6 million to the local economy. Taking place from Friday, September 27 to Sunday, September 29, 100 Elvis tribute artists performed across 14 venues in Porthcawl to celebrate the festival's 20th anniversary.
With everyone dressed up as Elvis, even the children, it was a great family event for all. The streets were filled with people dressed up in rhinestones and wigs, sunglasses and jumpsuits. Some costumes were works of art and the Elvis's took over the town, even heading to the beach.
Here are some of the best pictures from the weekend so far: These guys are stuck on each other! It is time to rock and roll All the best Elvies take their outfits very seriously They won't be lonesome Even Elvis needs a pit stop for a Polk Salad, maybe? It's now or never for a sweet treat An American trilogy step off to the beach Are you lonesome? There were 100 Elvis tribute acts Viva Las Porthcawl GI time on the front Elvis chats to Elvis We love their jackets Surely those shirts should be blue? Look at that confidence! 11 year old Jack Atherton from Caerphilly wows the crowds in Porthcawl town centre Jailhouse Rock The whole gang Singing their hearts out The festival brings six million pounds to the local economy It is a great event.
