The 2015 Elvis Candlelight Vigil
The Elvis Candlelight Vigil is an annual event held in Memphis, Tennessee, to honor the memory of Elvis Presley, who passed away on August 16, 1977. The vigil is the centerpiece of Elvis Week, a week-long celebration of Elvis’s life and legacy that takes place every August.
In 2015, the Elvis Candlelight Vigil marked the 38th anniversary of Elvis’s death, and thousands of fans from around the world gathered at Graceland, Elvis’s former home, to pay their respects. The vigil began with a procession of fans carrying candles as they made their way up the driveway to the Meditation Garden, where Elvis is buried alongside his parents and grandmother.
As the night went on, fans took turns walking through the Meditation Garden, placing candles and flowers at Elvis’s grave and paying their respects in silence. The vigil lasted well into the early hours of the morning, with fans singing Elvis songs and sharing stories of how his music had touched their lives.
The 2015 Elvis Candlelight Vigil was a testament to the enduring love and devotion that Elvis’s fans continue to have for him, more than three decades after his passing. The event has become a beloved tradition for many, and it serves as a powerful reminder of the impact that Elvis had on the world of music and popular culture.
