The Son of Krypton Welcomes You to Celebrate the Solar Eclipse
Metropolis will be a prime viewing location for the Great American Solar Eclipse in April, 2018. One of only a few places nationwide that will experience a TOTAL solar eclipse, Metropolis is ready to go dark for 2 minutes and 23 seconds. Predictions indicate the total eclipse will begin at 1:21 pm CST. Maximum Totality will be reached at 1:23 pm CST and totality will end at 1:24 pm CST.
Things to Do
Visit Superman Square
See how well you measure up to our 15" tall, 4000 pound Son of Krypton. While at the square, take in the Super Museum,
and grab some Dip n Dots at the Chamber office. |
Street Fair
Festivities will begin on Sunday, August 20th on Market Street from Noon – 8 pm. Retail stores will be open throughout the day. Live bands, Helicopter Tours, Carriage Rides and Bounce Houses. Food Vendors will add to the Fun!
718 Brew Cafe at 8th and Market will have a DJ & Karaoke from 6-10 pm Sunday night. |
Sun Run for Fun
On Sunday evening, at 7pm there will be a 3 mile Fun Run. The scenic route will begin near the Lois Lane Statue on 8th and Market, and take you by landmarks including the Superman Statue, Harrah’s Metropolis Casino, River Mansion BnB, Dorothy Miller Park and more. To Sign Up for the Run or become a Sponsor Click the Link Below:
www.wheresthesunil.org |
Make your plans to experience “The Sight of a Lifetime” in Metropolis!
Street Fair
Dancing
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3K Fun Run w' Prizes
Harrah's Metropolis
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Food vendors
Free Parking
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Princess Carriage Rides
Helicopter Rides
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We are moving the party from downtown to the banks of the Ohio River at Dorothy Miller Park to view the eclipse, from 11 am – 3 pm. There will be vendors, food, entertainment & lots of fun for your family, including helicopter tours, carriage rides and balloons animals & bounce houses for the kids! Also on Sunday evening, beginning at 7 pm is a 3 mile Fun Run. The scenic route will begin near the Lois Lane Statue and take you by landmarks including the Superman Statue, Harrah’s Metropolis Casino, Dorothy Miller Park and more.
For Vendor information, contact the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce at 618-524-2714 or email [email protected]
For Vendor information, contact the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce at 618-524-2714 or email [email protected]