Graceland Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony November 19, 2010

Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis will officially begin the holiday season by 'flipping the switch' for the annual lighting celebration. The extensive display includes hundreds of blue lights along the driveway, a life-size Nativity scene, Santa and his sleigh and much more originally displayed at Graceland by Elvis and the Presley family. The event this year will also support the American Red Cross, with the Bloodmobile on site as part of an awareness campaign to encourage the public to donate blood during the holidays. Highlighting the 2010 lighting ceremony will be Lee DeWyze, winner of the ninth season of 'American Idol,' who will join with a Red Cross blood recipient to 'flip the switch' and kick off the holiday festivities.