After months of planning, years in a couple of instances, Eclipse day is finally here for Del Rio.
According to CNN, The eclipse begins here at 12:11 p.m. local time on Monday, reaching totality at 1:28 p.m. and completely wraps up at 2:51 p.m. Totality will last three minutes and 28 seconds.
The biggest question is if the weather will cooperate. According to www.weather.com, it’s not a sure thing either way. “The rest of the country may have to contend with at least some cloud cover, including where the path of totality will begin in Texas,” they posted on their coverage.
However, one thing residents of Del Rio have learned, you can never really trust the weather forecasts.
Here is a list of events, provided by the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce, of some of the activities slated for today.
Eclipse Epicenter: Community info center, souvenir store, entertainment (DRHS Jazz Band, Spazmatics), and vendor market | TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 12:10pm – 1:30pm *Totality at 1:28pm* | Car Raffle winner will be announced following the Total Solar Eclipse | 10am – 6pm at 1915 Veterans Blvd.
National Broadcasts: ABC News and National Geographic will be broadcasting Eclipse Across America throughout the afternoon and one of 10 locations across the world they will be broadcasting from is the Del Rio’s Civic Center at 1915 Veterans Blvd.
McKenna Ranch Extravaganza: Solar Viewing, Games, Crafts, Leatherworking, Hiking, Swimming, Animal Interactions, Cornhole Competition, Breakfast & Lunch available, INCLUDED ITEMS: Commemorative T-Shirt & Solar Viewing Glasses | 8am – 4:30pm at Hwy 277 At Dolan Creek Rd, Del Rio, TX, United States, Texas | Additional Evening Dinner & Live Music
Extravaganza – 6:30pm – 8:30pm *Day and Evening Events are Ticketed* https://mckennaranch.com/solar-eclipse-extravaganza | Registration Deadline March 18th
In The Dark at Fort Clark: Pool Float Party During Eclipse & DJ After party | 11am & 3pm DJ | Fort Clark Pool | Spring fed swimming pool, & vendor market | RV Hook-ups, Camping, Hotel, Dry Docking available 830-563-2493 *3 day event – wrist bands required for events* https://facebook.com/events/s/fort-clark-springs-solar-eclip/1504710106768611/
Solar Eclipse Watch Party At The Val Verde Winery: Have a glass of wine & Brunch while watching the eclipse at the oldest winery in Texas. *Ticketed event from 10am-1pm | Open to public from 1pm – 4pm* | https://www.facebook.com/valverdewinery
Tractor Supply Festival: Vendor market and concert (Fredie Gee) | 9am – 2pm at 803 State Hwy 239 Spur, Del Rio, TX 78840
Amistad National Recreation Area Solar Eclipse at the Reservoir: Telescopes for viewing, Screen projector of the eclipse, Sun Spotter scopes, music, kids table with activities and Eclipse Junior Ranger Booklet and Badges | 10:30am – 3pm Diablo East Marina 748 Diablo East Rd, Del Rio, TX 78840 2024 Total Eclipse – Amistad National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) & https://www.facebook.com/AmistadNPS
