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13News partners with Indiana State Fairgrounds for solar eclipse viewing

The gates to the fairgrounds will open at 9 a.m. Monday, April 8. 13News is partnering with the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center to host Hoosiers for viewing of the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8. The fairgrounds will open at 9 a.m. with the partial eclipse starting at 1:40 p.m., with the maximum eclipse occurring at 3:07 p., and the partial solar eclipse ending at 4:23 p.M. The Fairgrounds will be equipped with viewing glasses and weather experts to discuss the celestial spectacle. There will also be family-friendly entertainment, educational exhibits and displays, and traditional fair food along with unique eclipse treats. The Indiana Fairgrounds is now accepting camping reservations for the event.

13News partners with Indiana State Fairgrounds for solar eclipse viewing

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The gates to the fairgrounds will open at 9 a.m. Monday, April 8.

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INDIANAPOLIS — 13News is partnering with the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center to host Hoosiers in witnessing the upcoming total solar eclipse.

The event will take place Monday, April 8 at the fairgrounds, located at 1202 E. 38th St., near East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive on the north side of Indianapolis.

The gates to the fairgrounds will open at 9 a.m., nearly four hours before the partial eclipse begins at 1:40 p.m. The maximum eclipse will occur at 3:07 p.m., and the partial eclipse will end at 4:23 p.m.

The Fairgrounds have carefully selected multiple spots that will provide an unobscured view of the eclipse. The areas will be equipped with viewing glasses and weather experts, who can discuss the celestial spectacle.

There will also be family-friendly entertainment: music, performances and activities. People can also take part in educational exhibits and displays.

There will also be traditional fair food along with unique eclipse treats:

The Indiana State Fairgrounds is now accepting camping reservations for the event. To reserve a spot, click here.

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