View the 2024 total solar eclipse at Point Gratiot Park.
Lake Erie lakefront park. Open for eclipse viewing only.
The "Point" is one of the most visited regions in western New York by birders for spring migrants. Significant sightings include Orchard Oriole, Whip-poor-will, and over 30 species of warblers including Prothonotary, Prairie and Worm-eating. Red-headed Woodpeckers nest here.
Dunkirk's main event, Eclipse Fest, will be held Monday, April 8 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel and Steelbound Brewery. The free event will feature exclusive waterfront viewing of the eclipse on Lake Erie, a limited time release of the Steelbound Eclipse black lager beer, live music, restaurant and outdoor grill food and drink specials, commemorative cups and t-shirt sales, free solar eclipse glasses (while supplies last), overnight hotel accommodations at the Clarion Hotel or EconoLodge in Fredonia and outdoor games and kids’ activities. Live outdoor music will include DJ Jas from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. followed by the Porcelain Busdrivers band playing until 7 p.m. Jamestown Ice will also host a chainsaw ice carving demonstration starting at 2 p.m. with the City of Dunkirk 2024 event announcement press conference at 3:30 p.m. on stage.
Dunkirk, NY 14048
716.366.3262
www.cityofdunkirk.com/government/departments/parks.php