The Elvis Sat Here Festival

This press release sent out by the Parks Department. Note: it should say Nicko's diner.


The Elvis Festival - Now in it's fourth year, the Elvis Festival offers a week's worth of Elvis sitings and entertainment, culminating on Saturday, May 20 in downtown Tampa with a day-long festival.

Monday, May 15 - Join us a Nick's Dinner, located at 4603 N. Florida Avenue, beginning at 12 p.m. as we dedicate the booth that Elvis sat in after his 1956 concert.

Tuesday, May 16 - Elvis tribute artist perform a lunchtime concert from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Lykes Gaslight Park, located at 410 Franklin Street in downtown Tampa.

Wednesday, May 17 - It's a happy hour concert beginning at 5 p.m. at Centro Ybor in Ybor City featuring a tribute artis and Elvis karaoke.

Thursday, May 18 - We're rocking with the King at Channelside from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday, May 19 - What would the Platinum Anniversary Friday Extra Concert Series be without tribute artist Garyelevis and the TCB Band performing some legendry favorites. The evening's opening act is the Buddy Verdi Big Band. Performances begin at 7 p.m. at the Lowry Park Band Shell.

Saturday, May 20 - Elvis, the Festival. Downtown Tampa is alive with Elvis of all shapes and sizes from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. along the Franklin Street Mall. The festival features tribute artists, a car show, memoriabilia and Elivs Karaoke. And if you just haven't had enough, join us at 7 p.m. at the Barksdale Senior Citizen Center for a Sock Hop. The $10 admission includes dinner, dancing and a concert featuring a tribute artist.

For more information, please call the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department Festival Director at 274-7735.