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Great North American Solar Eclipse 2024
April 8 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The next Great American Solar Eclipse is coming and Great Rivers & Routes is ready!
Plans are underway to celebrate the eclipse at Herald Square in Uptown Collinsville on Monday, April 8, 2024, Noon to 3pm. The fun includes free solar eclipse viewing glasses for all in attendance, live music, a fire-blowing demonstration and shopping. Old Herald Brewery & Distillery will also create a special craft brew — Solar Shandy — and will collaborate with Big Muddy Brewery to create Dark Moon Whiskey.
ECLIPSE VIEWING PARTY – NOON TO 3 P.M.
Let’s have some fun and enjoy one of nature’s natural phenomena.
Old Herald Brewery & Distillery will be brewing a special Solar Shandy just for this occasion. They are also collaborating with Big Muddy Brewery to create a Dark Noon Whiskey. That’s two unique drinks to honor the eclipse! The brewery will also offer commemorative pint glasses free with purchase of the Solar Shandy or Dark Noon Whiskey.
Enjoy FREE Eclipse Viewing Eye Protection, activities for all ages, shopping opportunities with local vendors, music, and more.
Among the fun enjoy these activities sponsored by the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau are:
- The Bubble Bus
- TreeHouse Wildlife Center will showcase a native raptor
- Watch a Fire Performer create magic with flames
Also on hand will be vendors including:
- Uptown Scoops will offer a frozen custard specialty for the eclipse — Moon Pie Custard. This Banana Cream Custard is paired with Moon Pie pieces and drizzled with a chocolate hard shell.
- AP Cigars will sell cigars from around the world.
- Moon Drops will offer samples of its seltzer water and have cans available for purchase.
- Lawn Games for all ages
- City of Collinsville will have an information table with activities for kids
- The Collinsville Library will have a fun activity for all
You don’t want to miss the fun. The next solar eclipse won’t be visible in the U.S. until 2044!
Visit Great Rivers and Routes Solar Eclipse landing page for updates to events and activities. Mark your calendars now!