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LUNACY! Solar Eclipse Festival
April 8, 2024 at 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
On April 8, 2024, at 3:06 p.m, a total solar eclipse will be completely visible throughout the continental United States. The sun, moon, and earth will align. This “syzygy” will put the sky into epic and unforgettable temporary darkness. Though the following solar eclipse will occur in the year 2044, Indianapolis will not be within the path of totality until the year 2153 – 129 years after 2024. So buckle up and plan your eclipse-viewing in Indy. This eclipse is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a total solar eclipse appear over the Circle City.
White River State Park is the best place in Indy to see the eclipse with multiple viewing locations and a full slate of activities to help you make the most of your day. Free solar eclipse glasses will be provided by IU Indianapolis and can be picked up at the park’s Visitor Center. These glasses are first come, first serve.
Visitors can check out the Old Washington Street Bridge for lunch and drinks. With 20 food trucks and a signature food competition, you’ll have ample opportunities to fuel up and get ready for the main event.
Free yoga classes will be led by NIFS at 12 and 12:30 p.m. in Celebration Plaza Amphitheater and are the perfect opportunity to get your blood flowing.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will have a brass quintet performance at 2:30 p.m.
Guests that want to enjoy the river and view the eclipse from the water can set up a reservation with Frank’s Paddlesport Livery, who will be on site for a group launch. Spots are limited so be sure to sign up early. This is a paid opportunity.
Looking to just relax in the park? Look no further than our chill zone, Naptown! Full of chairs and hammocks to lounge in, this will be the perfect place for you to take in the day in a calm atmosphere.
Free eclipse glasses while supplies last
Yoga classes from NIFS
River Eclipse Viewing with Frank’s Paddlesport Livery
Paid Opportunity. Photo by Daniel Woody
Relax for a while in Naptown
Stretch your legs with a story walk
Don’t forget to grab your photo with the “NDY”
Signature Food Competition
Arepas
Pabellon
Cornmeal pita stuffed with savory shredded beef, black beans, chihuahua cheese and fried plantain
Books Bourbon & Bacon
Blackout Korean Corn Dog
Black truffle batter, black truffle sugar, black truffle queso, sweet and tangy cheddar crema, mozzarella
Bus Stop Bistro
Michigan Dog
Steamed all beef hotdog, Michigan sauce, white onion, and mustard on a steamed bun
Chef Dan’s
New Orleans Style Shrimp Po-Boy
Dressed with lettuce, tomatoes, and Chef Dan’s delicious house made cajun mayo
Delectable Cuisine
Beef Brisket Sandwich
Slow-roasted beef brisket sandwich on a toasted Brioche bun served with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and a choice of spicy mayo or spicy mustard
GALS
Eclipse Catch
GALS fried fish with fries, slaw and bread, tarter sauce, hot sauce and spicy cocktail sauce
Hometown Mini Donuts
Reese’s Oreo Eclipse
Reese’s peanut butter and chocolate with Oreo crumb mini donuts
J’s Lobster Truck
Lobster Eclipsed Hush Puppies
Karma Kitchen
Walking Taco Salad
All fresh ingredients and your choice of meat – also served vegan or vegetarian
Middle of Nowhere
Blacked Out Garlic Gravy Fries
Signature fresh cut fries tossed in house made blackening seasoning topped with black garlic gravy and sprinkled with a three cheese blend
Pure-trition
Acai Eclipse Bowl
Almond milk, acai, blueberries and banana topped with granola, banana, coconut flakes, cacao nibs and honey drizzle
Sakura Express
Katsu Curry
Pork or chicken
Scott Diggity Dogs
Mac and Cheese Dog
All beef hotdog with special five cheese mac and cheese topped with Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce and real bacon bits
Taste of Manila
Tahooo!!!
Filipino style pudding with black pearls
The Boujee Brown Box
Boujee Blackout Bacon Cheezy Smash
Two beef patties, bacon, cheese, grilled onions, dill pickles, housemade boujee sauce
Tijuana Flats
Tijuana Ultimate Nachos
Fresh tortilla chips topped with beef, queso, shredded cheddar/jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream, fresh jalapenos
Travelin’ Tom’s
Blackout Brown Sugar Cinnamon Frappe
Wild Boar BBQ
BBQ Sundae
Smoked gouda mac n’ cheese topped with choice of meat and signature sauce
Queso’s
Queso’s Nachos
Choice of protein, lettuce, pico de gallo, queso, crema, and shredded cheese
The Kickstand
The Kickstand Club
Parking
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