European Elvis Championships (PHOTOS): Elvis Presley Lookalikes Battle It Out In England

Europe's Elvis Impersonators Strut Their Stuff

Much of the world may still be recovering from New Year's Eve festivities, but in Birmingham, England, the mood is more "Viva Las Vegas" than "Auld Lang Syne," as hip-swiveling contestants prepare to battle it out for the title of best Elvis Presley lookalike.

As the BBC reports, the European Elvis Championships drew 80 contestants to Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel for three days of competition Thursday. Ambitious participants displayed slick pompadour hairdos, blue suede shoes and plenty of gold lamé before taking to the stage to croon send-ups of their idol's greatest hits, like "Hound Dog" and "Love Me Tender."

Competitors are being judged according to their vocals, look and stage presence. The winner, who will be named Saturday, will go on to participate in the International Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, to be held this summer in Memphis.

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