MEMPHIS, Tenn. (localmemphis.com) – Graceland is holding its annual Christmas Lighting ceremonyThursday night, featuring cast from the new Hallmark movie “Christmas atGraceland.”
Below is the full news release:
The arrival of winter at Graceland was always a special time of year for Elvis Presley that was full of celebration with family and friends, music and sparkling decoration, and it is a tradition that continues today. The magic of Christmas returns to Elvis Presley’s Graceland® on Thursday, November 21 with the time-honored tradition of Graceland’s annual Christmas Lights ceremony, along with a 100 percent chance of snow, a special visit from Santa Claus and fun for the entire family. This year’s Holiday Lighting features an appearance from cast members of Hallmark Channel’s new movie ‘Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays,” including Lori Beth Sikes, Alan Wells, Nina Thurmond, Trace Masters, Laney Malone, Hailey Harris, Anniston Almond, and Shaleen Cholera. It will also feature a performance from country music star Chase Bryant.
The extravagant Christmas display at the King’s castle includes hundreds of blue lights along the driveway, a life-size Nativity scene, Santa and his sleigh, and much more, all originally displayed at Graceland by Elvis and the Presley family. Fans visiting Graceland will be treated to holiday tours of the interior of Graceland mansion, featuring the Presley family’s personal Christmas decorations through Elvis’ birthday celebration on January 8, 2020.
Following the lighting ceremony, the festivities continue into the night with the world premiere of Hallmark Channel’s all-new holiday film at the Soundstage at Graceland – “Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays.” Shot on location at Graceland and other locations throughout Memphis, the film stars Adrian Grenier (“Entourage”) and Kaitlin Doubleday (“Empire,” “Nashville”), as well as a special appearance by Priscilla Presley. “Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays” premieres Saturday, November 23 at 8 PM EST (7 PM CST), as part of Hallmark Channel’s annual “Countdown to Christmas.”
For additional information, visit Graceland.com/Christmas.
