Union City Residents: Pre-Order Your Solar Eclipse Glasses and Join the STEAM Race at Discovery Park

Discovery Park of America, located in Union City, Tennessee, is planning an event for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. The eclipse will be visible from the park, with 99.2% sun coverage expected at 12:41 p.m. The park encourages visitors to bring chairs and partake in activities during the eclipse. Food will be available for purchase.

Viewing the eclipse safely requires special solar eclipse glasses. These glasses can be pre-ordered and collected at the park's ticket counter. Visitors must present their order number and ID to collect them.

On the day of the eclipse, the park is also hosting a competition. Teams of 1 to 4 people will compete in a race involving STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) challenges, clue collection, and puzzle-solving. The first team to solve the puzzle will receive $100.

The race begins at 12:00 p.m., regardless of weather conditions, and ends at 3:19 p.m., coinciding with the end of the eclipse. Check-in for pre-registered teams is from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Teams can pre-register for a Fast Pass advantage in the race and discounted rates for non-members.

The event, sponsored by Little Caesars and Lowe’s, is included with membership or park admission. For more details about the eclipse viewing and race, interested individuals can email education@discoveryparkofamerica.com.

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