9 Ways To Celebrate Elvis' 90th Birthday
Whether you're a card-carrying Elvis fan club member or just like an excuse to enjoy a special day, here are eight ways to honor the King's birthday on January 8.
Whether you're a card-carrying Elvis fan club member or just like an excuse to enjoy a special day, here are eight ways to honor the King's birthday on January 8.
Elvis would be 90 years old on January 8, 2024.
How To Celebrate Elvis's Birthday:
How To Celebrate Elvis's Birthday:
1. Go to the Graceland Official Birthday Proclamation Ceremony or Watch Live
Graceland throws down for The King with a week of events and parties including the Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony where everyone gathers on the grounds for a proclamation reading for Elvis Presley Day and a huge cake on display. Complimentary cake and coffee are served at Vernon's Smokehouse afterwards. Check out all of the birthday celebration details here. The annual birthday ceremony at Graceland will also be broadcast online if you can't make it to Memphis in person this year.
2. Say Happy Birthday "In Person" during free walk-up times
Free walk-up visits to the Meditation Garden at Graceland are daily 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. You may enter the gates and visit the grave sites of Elvis and his family members during this time. This is offered yearly btw!
3. Listen to Elvis and Elvis-inspired Music
Find your favorite Elvis song (mine is "Suspicious Minds") on the Elvis Spotify playlist. Click here to listen.
4. Visit the 90 for 90 Birthday Exhibit
90 is a big milestone and of course, Graceland had to recognize it in a special way through a new 90 for 90 Exhibit which opens in celebration of his birthday. This exhibit will be open for a year and will feature 90 curated artifacts that provide unique insight into key moments in Elvis' professional journey and more personal ones of his life.
5. Take Your Picture With Elvis
If you're downtown, stop by the statue on Beale between 2nd and Main for a photo opp with Elvis. Bonus points, if you post it online and tag it #ilovememphis or #happybirthdayElvis so I can share it on Twitter or Instagram.
6. Check out Lansky Bros. Inside The Peabody Hotel
Lansky Bros., the family business that dressed Elvis, still has their location inside the Peabody Hotel. There is plenty of rock 'n' roll-inspired attire and even some blue suede shoes. You can also shop online.
7. Plan to Visit Sun Studio
Alex ShanksyIf you haven't visited Sun Studio yet, make a plan to get there in the future. The tour guides are some of the absolutely best around and though the building is small, it's full of life, history, and intrigue. I highly recommend.
8. Plan To Visit Other Memphis Music Attractions
So much of Memphis music influenced or was influenced by Elvis' work. Plan ahead to pay homage to his inspirations and legacy at these other museums in the future.
- The Rock 'n' Soul Museum is a Smithsonian-associated museum that tells the story of Memphis music across genres and time periods. I love how it looks at the city's musical history as a whole, and uses first-person accounts (mostly audio recordings) to really dig deep.
- Memphis Music Hall of Fame (Elvis was inducted in 2012) has a physical location at 126 Beale Street upstairs from Lansky Bros.
- Take the Backstage Experience Tour where Elvis had his first live concert in 1954.
9. Eat some Elvis-inspired treats, like Elvis' favorite sandwich
- Birthday treats for everyone!
- Or, you can head over to Elvis Presley's Memphis (the entertainment complex across the street from Graceland ) to the "Gladys' Diner" restaurant and order your very own PB&B sammy.
- The Arcade restaurant in downtown Memphis was one of Elvis' favorite spots, and they still serve up a fried peanut butter and banana sandwich.
Happy Birthday Elvis! How are you celebrating?
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Nikola Webster
Hi there,
I got the chance to visit Graceland for the first time last year. We also visited Sun Studio's: https://britonthemove.com/visit-graceland/ both are fantastic! I did not know that he would have been 86 this year. While we were there we got to pay our respects at the meditation garden where he rests. Nikki
Francine Romano
We just came home from Graceland on July 12 th 2021. It was some thing I wanted to do for years ! My husband gave miss this as a gift! It was a amazing sight to see something I will never forget! I love him for this gift. Seeing what his life was like! Seeing his house and things he left for his family Lisa Marie life with her daddy Priscilla and his wedding outfit and Priscilla‘s gown and little Lisa’s bedroom said it was something to see and the way he lived was not so extravagant it was very simple but he saved everything receipts his wallet his keys things of his life he died at such a young age but he left his music behind and now he is gone but he’s not forgotten I was only five years old when I started having and loving hisMusic he’ll always be someone special to everyone may God bless him and I always watch over his family
Holly Whitfield
Thank you for the wonderful note! I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit to Memphis.
Daniel Elder
My birthday is January 8th I am an Elvis baby will be there on the 13th to honor the man
Jerry griffith
I love elvis very much and hope to meet him in heaven some day
Debbie Brannon
I still love Elvis so much. I am watching G.I. Blues right now. I would have have anything to have saw him but I was too young by then. He just didn’t realize how many people all over the world loved him and still does because I’m one of them. He was one handsome man.
Charles Richar…
Elvis has always been number one, also all my family & friends love his music & memories
Debra Morey
I have listen to the king since I was 5 yrs old.I sometimes feel cheated because we did not get to see him grow old gracefully but,I am very happy we got to share the time we did,there is not a day I don't think about him. He was nothing but superb,and that is putting it mildly.
Ann
Would love to be in graceland celebrating elvis 88th birthday. Hopefully can make a trip this year 2023. We miss you EP ?⚡️
Jennifer Stanford
Hello from Elvis’s birthplace Tupelo, Mississippi ♥️??⚡️? Where it all started!!!
Shilo Nguyen
Happy birthday Elvis!!! I love the fact we share the same birthday day!!!! Love you !!! R. I.P.
Jackie
You are all wonderful and I loved all Elvis playlists music, And the movie of Elvis amazing job with all the cast members I am so proud of all you, HAVE A WONDERFUL AMAZING DAY
Laurel
My 6 sisters and I where brought up listening to elvis as Our Wee daddy is a huge fan . so all of us girls have pass it to our children . my daughter , nieces & nephews have all been brought up listening to his music it’s a whole generation of Elvis fans in our family .. Elvis has giving us a close family bond because of your music we absolutely adore him from Belfast Northern Ireland x
Krish Naidoo
All the way from South Africa I send Loving 88th Birthday Greetings to King Elvis . May this birthday be wonderful and memorable as the ones he celebrated when he was alive. Thanks to Priscilla ,Lisa Marie and Elvis’s grandchildren for keeping his memory alive.
I was just 12 yrs old in 1956 when I was captivated by a voice I never heard before on radio ( we didn’t have TV in SA till 1974) and it still brings immense joy just listening to it , be it in speech or song. That was when I was hooked on Elvis right up to this day and I am 78 yrs old.
Long ‘ live’ King Elvis !
Thank you for the many years of beautiful music..Thank you Elvis family for sharing his memories & music with the world .?
Krish Naidoo
Durban South Africa
8th January 2023
Monalisa carpino
Wishing Elvis a Happy birthday ? ?. He was such a warm caring and giving man. God bless you ? ❤️
Shay Nicole Johnson
Happy Birthday, to the man, musician and forever, a legend- "Elvis Presley"
Judy Alexander
I LOVE ELVIS!!!! ALWAYS have always will! I am SO blessed to have been born in time to see him even if only for a little while! He will ALWAYS live on in our hearts! Happy 88th and ROCK ON in Heaven!!!!
Judy Alexander
I LOVE ELVIS!!!! ALWAYS have always will! I am SO blessed to have been born in time to see him even if only for a little while! He will ALWAYS live on in our hearts! Happy 88th and ROCK ON in Heaven!!!!
Sheila
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELVIS! WE MISS YOU SO MUCH STILL LOVE TO LISTENING TO YOUR MUSIC ON MY SIRIUS RADIO STATION...RIP
Pamela Ah Nee-Sua
Happy Birthday! ??? ? Dearest Elvis. I’m from Oahu/Hawaii. Been an Elvis Fan for the longest. Wow ? from a young age. About 11 yrs old. I loved his singing, and acting!!! My wish is to 1 day be able to visit Graceland. Till this day I’m still an Elvis Fan. Happy ? Birthday! To the 1 & only King of Rock & Roll. ?????? R.I.Peace ?️ Love ❤️ you Elvis ??
mike
Movies! was showing the movies "Love Me Tender" and "Wild In The Country". I was a fan of his since I was 6 years old in 1958. In the movies Elvis had a presence like no one else. He was just magnetic! He believed in family and wanted them close. I respect that.
JON JOHNSON
JANUARY 8TH 1961 MY BIRTHDAY ? ? ? ? TODAY IN 62 !!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELVIS PRESLY ?
Diana Jean Douglas
I love Elvis and the family. I grew up in thos days. priscilla is my age and their daughter is close to my daughters age and the one unbelievable thing my dad passed away the next morning after Elvis died. I will always love the Presleys. and I love Elvis so very much and lisa marie and priscilla
Vanessa
Dear Elvis Presley I Hope you are having The best Life In Heaven and i Hope you enjoy staying there and i wish you a wonderful Birthday and i wanted to let you know how much i miss you and i hope you keep making those Awesome! music up in heaven. and god bless you! and your family and your fans.
Vanessa
i wish i got to meet the king i never got to but i listen to his music
Vanessa
i never got to meet the king but i listen to his music it makes me happy and it feels like i know him very well
Sharon M. Horne
I love Elvis and his music so much. I literally grew up on his music. The day he died shattered my heart. Happy birthday in Heaven Elvis. God bless you.
Joyce Schifano
I’ve been a great fan in my teenage years when Elvis first became famous One of my bucket list items was to go to Graceland. I’m now 83 and don’t think I’ll make it there or to any of my bucket lists. My favorite wish was to go to Graceland.
Ellen Kathleen Fyfe
A yearly date that I always celebrate!
Elvis was my idol when I was growing up ❤️
Donna
I was born January 8, 1953; my daughter Janna was born January 8, 1979, I became a fan at an early age listening to my older brother’s Elvis records, saw him in concert in Jacksonville when I was 19, and am so grateful to visit his home on this special day to celebrate his 79th birthday. Donna Hart
Sherry Saunders
I'll probably listen to Elvis music and have a small birthday cake
Dr. Samuel Jai…
I was born January 8,1957, I play and sing Elvis songs since my teenage years, and every year I celebrate Elvis & my B day with a Rock & Roll party, with Live music with my band The Rock Doc’s.
DD Willey
This incredible talent has been such a comfort to me as long as I can remember(am 68 years old).
No matter what my mood, i can find Elvis music that fits!!! And, it ends up rejuvenating me, no matter what the occasion!!
I TRULY Love The Legend and his voice!!!
Elizabeth. Tol…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELVIS in HEAVEN u were the greatest that ever lived I love u with all my heart and soul thanks for every thing u live in our hearts still thanks god bless u and ur family Amen I will never for get u Elizabeth Hensley Tolleson Jan 8 2024
Phronsia Hunter
SHOUT OUT TO BIG "E" FOR SOME OF THE BEST MUSIC THAT HAVE MADE US BABYBOOMERS LOVE ❤️ AND LAUGH ? THRU THE YEARS !! ALSO, I'VE ALWAYS LOVED PB&B SANDWICHES BUT WILL TRY A "FRIED" ONE TODAY IN HIS MEMORY ON HIS 89TH BIRTHDAY. BUCKET LIST OF MY 70TH IS TO VISIT GRACELAND IN THE NEAR FUTURE! ❤️???????
Linda
I live in Missouri. His Birthday is one day. But I celebrate Elvis almost everyday by playing Spotify with all his music. Especially in my car. I saw Elvis in Concert 1970 in St. Louis, Mo. He is my one and only idol forever. Happy Birthday beautiful Angel.
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