As the April 8 total solar eclipse, plans are finalizing for area activities and watch parties both North of the River and across the state as most of Arkansas will experience at least a partial eclipse.
Among those is the city of Maumelle and the Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce joining forces for a four-day dubbed “Blackout on the Boulevard” that will start Friday, April 5 and conclude on Monday, April 8, or shortly after the totality moves past and on to northeast Arkansas.
Times to remember on Monday, April 8
Start of partial eclipse: 12:34 p.m.
Start of total eclipse: 1:51 p.m.
Maximum eclipse: 1:52 p.m.
End of total eclipse: 1:54 p.m.
End of partial eclipse: 3:12 p.m.
All four days will be held at Lake Willastein, not the Maumelle Boulevard despite the name, and will feature live music, other entertainment, and, of course, a total solar eclipse.
Performing will be T.J. Ashley on Friday night and the following night will be Tragikly White, still going strong, decades after being formed.
There will also be carnival rides and food trucks. Hot air balloon rides will also be available and a beer garden for adults.
"We are excited to bring together the community and visitors from afar to celebrate this rare
celestial event in the heart of Maumelle," said Courtney Dunn, the city’s economic development director, who is heading the city’s efforts. "Blackout on the Boulevard is more than just a festival; it's a community celebration that highlights the best of what our city has to offer."
Admission is free but there will be souvenirs and eclipse glasses for sale at the event. You can also get eclipse glasses for free at the library.
North Little Rock will have a three-day Moon Block Party at Argenta Plaza starting on Saturday, and there will be viewing parties, with some admission costs, at Burns Park and also on the USS Razorback, the World War II submarine floating in the Arkansas River.
North Little Rock artist Stacey Bowers, at her Bang Up Betty site, is selling some pretty nifty, eclipse-themed jewelry. Check it out by clicking the image below.
Blackout on the Boulevard set
Blackout on the Boulevard set
Blackout on the Boulevard set
As the April 8 total solar eclipse, plans are finalizing for area activities and watch parties both North of the River and across the state as most of Arkansas will experience at least a partial eclipse.
Among those is the city of Maumelle and the Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce joining forces for a four-day dubbed “Blackout on the Boulevard” that will start Friday, April 5 and conclude on Monday, April 8, or shortly after the totality moves past and on to northeast Arkansas.
Times to remember on Monday, April 8
Start of partial eclipse: 12:34 p.m.
Start of total eclipse: 1:51 p.m.
Maximum eclipse: 1:52 p.m.
End of total eclipse: 1:54 p.m.
End of partial eclipse: 3:12 p.m.
All four days will be held at Lake Willastein, not the Maumelle Boulevard despite the name, and will feature live music, other entertainment, and, of course, a total solar eclipse.
Performing will be T.J. Ashley on Friday night and the following night will be Tragikly White, still going strong, decades after being formed.
There will also be carnival rides and food trucks. Hot air balloon rides will also be available and a beer garden for adults.
"We are excited to bring together the community and visitors from afar to celebrate this rare
celestial event in the heart of Maumelle," said Courtney Dunn, the city’s economic development director, who is heading the city’s efforts. "Blackout on the Boulevard is more than just a festival; it's a community celebration that highlights the best of what our city has to offer."
Admission is free but there will be souvenirs and eclipse glasses for sale at the event. You can also get eclipse glasses for free at the library.
For more, go to www.maumellechamber.com.
North Little Rock will have a three-day Moon Block Party at Argenta Plaza starting on Saturday, and there will be viewing parties, with some admission costs, at Burns Park and also on the USS Razorback, the World War II submarine floating in the Arkansas River.
North Little Rock artist Stacey Bowers, at her Bang Up Betty site, is selling some pretty nifty, eclipse-themed jewelry. Check it out by clicking the image below.