LAS VEGAS 2011 "ULTIMATE EPE ELVIS TRIBUTE CONTEST" PHOTOS

Just a few pics from the preliminaries of the SECOND ANNUAL LAS VEGAS FREEMONT STREET "ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE CONTEST" which is the official ETA contest of Elvis Presley Enterprises.
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Once again, Elvis tribute artists will have their chance to shine as Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE), Las Vegas’ famed Fremont Street Experience and the celebrated tribute artist production “Legends in Concert,” host the Las Vegas preliminary round of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. The Elvis competition will take place on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 from 8 p.m. to Midnight on the 3rd Street Stage. Enjoy special presentations on the canopy and parade of Elvi starting each night’s competition. Special VIP seating for both nights will be available directly in front of the stage for $20 but is limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

Friday night judges – Gene Lubas, Artistic Director Cirque du Soleil’s Viva Elvis; Sam Thompson Elvis’ long-time bodyguard and friend; John Katsilometes, entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Sun and Las Vegas Weekly; Cynthia Pepper – Elvis co-star in Kissin’ Cousins
Saturday night judges – Nellie Norris, performer; Sam Thompson Elvis’ long-time bodyguard and friend; Doug Elfman, entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal

On Saturday Night Cirque’s Viva Elvis will give a special performance. Also, last year’s Las Vegas and National winner, Justin Shandor, will perform.

Friday, May 6
11 a.m. – Bingo with Elvis at Binion’s
3 – 4 p.m. – Photo ops with Elvis at Binion’s Million Dollar display
8 p.m. – Parade of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contestants led by a Pink Cadillac
8:10 p.m. – Elvis Contestants walk the Red Carpet to the stage
8:15 p.m.- midnight – Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition, 3rd Street Stage
Midnight – Binion’s Elvis After-party with Elvis karaoke, special guests from the competition and live Elvis ice sculpting

Saturday, May 7
11 a.m. – Bingo with Elvis at Binion’s
3 – 4 p.m. – Photo ops with Elvis at Four Queens’ free pull machine located at the East entrance
8 p.m. – Parade of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contestants led by a Pink Cadillac
8:10 p.m. – Elvis Contestants walk the Red Carpet to the stage
8:15 p.m.- midnight – Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition, 3rd Street Stage
Midnight-2 a.m. – Elvis Karaoke, Main Street Stage (open to the public)

PHOTO OP:
Parade of Elvi walking a red carpet