MARSHALL, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — The City of Marshall, Illinois is preparing for a weekend filled with events leading up to Monday’s big solar eclipse.
Tim Sanders, general manager of WTWO/WAWV, and event organizer, joined David and Jen Thursday morning on WTWO 6:30 Today to talk about the plans. You can see the full interview at the top of the page.
Events in Marshall kick off Friday and run through eclipse day Monday. CLICK HERE for a full schedule of events.
One of the highlights will be a firework / drone show on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. near the soccer fields. “Be among the first to witness fireworks in the Wabash Valley skyline with cutting-edge drone technology filling the sky with vibrant colors and patterns with a hot air balloon glow,” according to the event’s website.
“Don’t miss Sunday’s kids day, featuring bounce houses, games, movies and telescopic views for the young and the young at heart!”
CLICK HERE for more information about the City of Marshall’s eclipse events April 5 – 8.
