Elvis impersonator Steven Cardenaz, 17, of Riverside sings “I Was the One,” as Elvis fanTamela Gari swoons on stage during the 23rd annual Elvis Festival in Garden Grove on Sunday, October 8, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Elvis impersonator Martin Anthony performs during the 23rd annual Elvis Festival, an all-day tribute to the King of Rock and Rollin Garden Grove on Sunday, October 8, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jill Lloyd wears her tribute sneakers during the 23rd annual Elvis Festival in Garden Grove on Sunday, October 8, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
“Little Elvis” Walter Schmidt, 8, performs during the 23rd annual Elvis Festival in Garden Grove on Sunday, October 8, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Mel Ruiz, or “Melvis” is recording as he performs,” Can’t Help Falling in Love,” during the 23rd annual Elvis Festival in Garden Grove on Sunday, October 8, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Elvis-themed earrings by Craftesanias by Mafer are on sale at the 23rd annual Elvis Festival in Garden Grove on
Sunday, October 8, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Several Elvises are in the house during the 23rd annual Elvis Festival in Garden Grove on Sunday, October 8, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Elvis impersonator Payton Jordan, 11, checks out Dewey, a rescue puppy up for adoption at the 23rd annual Elvis Festival in Garden Grove on Sunday, October 8, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Elvis impersonator Kirk Wall opens the 23rd annual Elvis Festival in Garden Grove on Sunday, October 8, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
