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Solar Eclipse Watch Party at Cullen Plaza in Detroit

April 08 @ 2:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/pitris

Location

Cullen Plaza

1340 Atwater St.

Detroit, MI 48207

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Description

Families can come out to Cullen Plaza, receive a free pair of viewing glasses and watch the eclipse come into view and reach 99% totality. Huron-Clinton Metroparks will be there with a large telescope to view it on and the Outdoor Adventure Center will offer a planet walk after the viewing. Registration required.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 2 p.m. April 8, 2024

Additional Information

Website: https://detroitriverfront.org/eclipse

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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