Solar eclipses always make me excited. It is not just because a solar eclipse causes day to look like night. But because it is happening not too far where I live. That means I can visit my alma mater for an overnight stay and celebrate a unique astronomical event with 300,000 of my friends who are coming.
Many people are saying Bloomington is the place to watch the eclipse:
WRTV in Indianapolis says over 300,000 people are planning to visit Bloomington to watch the eclipse. Indiana University is planning events to attract the 1 million people expected to travel to Indiana for the eclipse weekend, says WTHR. The Indiana Daily Student says Bloomington is the top place in the nation to view the solar spectacular on April 8, 2024.
The day will turn to night right above the Sample Gates at IU!
Bloomington has many festivities, events, restaurants, and other entertainment for this year’s total solar eclipse.
Bloomington has what you need for an excellent solar eclipse weekend.
The City of Bloomington is holding many solar eclipse festivals in its lovely college town in South Central Indiana. The whole weekend before the eclipse promises to be one of much fun and frivolity for students and everyone lucky enough to be in town.
Come visit Bloomington to experience a one-of-a-kind total weekend. Or, you can come down any time to enjoy the colligate atmosphere, great food, music and bars.
Everyone knows Bloomington has great people, food, drinks and music! So, wandering around Kirkwood and the courthouse square are musts on your list. And checking out the music venues around town should be part of your experience every time you come to visit.
Come visit even though the ShadowFest Festival is cancelled.
Unfortunately, The ShadowFest Bloomington Solar Eclipse Festival promoter cancelled their event. However, there are still camping and celebrations at the Monroe County Fairgrounds.
There are plenty of other events in Bloomington celebrating the celestial event of the year, however. Having your celebration in Bloomington means there are plenty of activities you can find for yourself downtown, at Lake Monroe, or in Monroe County, in addition to all the fun times set up by the city, businesses and other organizations.
300,000 people are coming to Bloomington to gaze at solar eclipse with new and old friends!
Indiana University predicts over 300,000 people could visit Bloomington, Indiana. People love watching the moon pass in front of the Earth on April 8. So, many local arts and cultural organizations received micro grants for April’s solar eclipse celebrations.
The City of Bloomington is also holding total solar eclipse celebration activities throughout the city the weekend before, including trivia, music from a Pink Floyd tribute band, and other fun events for families, students, science lovers, and everyone!
Are you planning any fun celebrations around April 8 this year? Leave a comment to share. If you have any great ideas for places to watch the moon pass in front of the sun, leave them in a comment!