April 8, 2024, Burlington will experience a total eclipse of the sun. According to the

University of Vermont's Space Grant Consortium, “At 2:14 pm, a solar total eclipse will

begin in Burlington. From 3:26 to 3:29 pm, the sun will be completely blocked by the

moon as it passes between the sun and the earth, darkening the skies as if it were

dusk. In the case of clouds, it will be as dark as the middle of the night.”

The last time Burlington had a total solar eclipse was in 1932, and it won't see another until 2106, so Burlington City Arts (BCA) and its partners in other city departments are pulling out all the stops to offer a “totally” awesome festival of family-friendly events called Obscura BTV. For more events on the day of and the weekend before see below.

 

You don’t want to miss all the family fun and remember to wear your glasses when you

look up!

Shelburne Vineyard Eclipse Weekend Kick-off Party with Danny & The Parts, April 5th . Wine tasting with wine growers on April 5th , Ryan Sweezey and Chad Hollister on Saturday, April 6th . Sunday Kat Wright & Brett Hughes, Jon McBride’s Big Easy Jazz Big Easy. The big day… Moonshawdow An Eclipse Viewing Experience 2 to 5 pm for details go to www.shelburnevinyard.com

Lake Champlain Hilton…Total Eclipse of the Heart 80’s music and dance floor, passed

Hors D’oeuvres, and more at 4 pm see details at www.eventbrite.com

South Burlington Rec Department will illuminate Market Street on April 5th & 6th with food

trucks, vendors, and performances. For more details go to www.southburlingtonvt.gov