The Glorious Sons to headline Niagara Falls post-eclipse entertainment
(Niagara Falls, Canada) Come for the total eclipse, stay for the FREE Rock Show. Niagara Falls Tourism is proud to present a star-studded line-up of performances on Monday, April 8, 2024. Capping off the show with Ontario’s own The Glorious Sons at Queen Victoria Park following the celestial wonder of the total solar eclipse over Niagara Falls. The full lineup includes performances by: The Glorious Sons, JJ Wilde, New Friends, The Boneheads & a special performance from the Niagara Symphony Orchestra.
The slate of entertainment will kick off with the Niagara Symphony Orchestra playing the prelude to the total solar eclipse and will resume playing once totality is reached. The free concert is scheduled to continue until 10 p.m.
“This is like nothing you’ve seen before or will see again in your lifetime! With Niagara Falls as the epicentre on the path of totality, we knew the day had to be special. We invite you to join us for the solar eclipse and an experience that you’ll be talking about for decades!” Says Mayor Jim Diodati, City of Niagara Falls
“This is what Niagara Falls is and what Niagara Falls does! We welcome the world into our city and keep them entertained and in awe.” Says Janice Thomson, President and CEO of Niagara Falls Tourism. “The Eclipse is shaping up to be a once-in-a-lifetime moment over Niagara Falls and is one not to be missed.”
OTHER ECLIPSE-RELATED EVENTS
Niagara Parks: for the full list of events click here
- Astronomy in Action (April 5-8) – Niagara Parks Power Station.
Mobile Planetarium, NASA & CSA Talks, plus Educators on-site for hands-on learning.
- Mad Science (April 6-8) – Table Rock Centre
FunStations and Exploration Stations for Kids
- TMU’s SciXchange (April 6-8) – Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
Hands-on activities and proactive STEM learning.
- NASA & CSA Talks (April 5-8) – Old Fort Erie
Engaging Talks and Q&A with NASA & CSA Scientists
City of Niagara Falls events:
- Star Wars Intergalactic Dance Party (April 6) Niagara Falls Exchange
Star Wars-themed dance party, costume contest, Ages 19+
- Guinness World Record Attempt (April 8) – Queen Victoria Park
Most people dressed like the sun. Costumes Provided.
ICYMI: Niagara Falls, Canada was selected in the “Top 20 Travel Experiences” category. BEST OF THE WORLD 2024 was created, researched, reported, and written in collaboration with National Geographic’s international editorial teams, which serve millions of readers through their magazines and websites around the world. Among those top picks, the Total Solar Eclipse in Niagara Falls is ranked #11. Read the NatGeo Release Here
QUICK FACTS
- Dates/Times: Monday, April 8. 2024 – Begins: 2:04 p.m. Maximum Eclipse 3:20 p.m. Ends 4:32 p.m.
(3) minutes duration of totality, 2.5 hrs. start to finish
- Best Views: Niagara River Parkway, Table Rock Centre, Skylon Tower, Niagara SkyWheel
- Solar Eclipse Webpage here
Almost a century ago in 1925, Niagara Falls experienced a total solar eclipse and isn’t expected to witness it again until 2144. A Detailed events schedule will be released in the coming weeks, and Niagara Falls Tourism is encouraging visitors to make plans to stay in the destination for maximum enjoyment.