How to do view the Eclipse (last minute) for free

It’s almost here – the only Total Solar Eclipse we’ll see in Greenville in our lifetimes. No pressure.

If you’re stuck at work, school or home today, or if you haven’t yet made plans – but you still want to witness the eclipse – we’ve got you. Because it’s probably too late to buy tickets for one of the 2 0+ events, and with up to 500,000+ people on the roads today, how would you get there?

Here are 12 free places (with good views) to view the eclipse last-minute, based on where you are today. ⬇

NOMA Square | 1 – 4 | Live music by Katie & Larry, cash bar provided by Roost

ONE City Plaza | A lot of downtown workers will be here. Cheers with these drinks outside Caviar and Banana.

Greenville Hughes Library | Starting at 11 | Crafts, games + a telescope

Furman | 12:30 - 3:30 | Paladin Stadium | Live music, viewing glasses, and narration by scientists from Furman

Steps of M. Judson Books | 130 S. Main St | Don't forget the Chocolate Moose treats, too.

HIS Radio Block Party | Corner of Roper Mountain Rd + Woodruff Rd | 12:30 – 3:30 | Free eclipse glasses, food vendors, games + music

Paris Mountain State Park | 1 – 4 | Drop by the ball field to discover why solar eclipses occur + how to view safely. Glasses for purchase at Park Center.

Harley-Davidson of Greenville | 12 – 3 | 30 Chrome Drive | Free viewing glasses while they last and music, food + drinks

A.J. Whittenburg Elementary | 1:30 – 3:30 | Free glasses for first 500 attendees | AJW science teacher, Mrs. Cristina Sims, as a NASA Subject Matter Expert will be leading educational activities

Heritage Park | 12:30 – 3:30 | Glasses to first 300 guests | Official City of Simpsonville viewing party

Trailblazer Park | 1 – 3 p.m. | Glasses to first 500 guests
Plus, of course – Falls Park + Liberty Bridge | We're told the crowds on the bridge are no problem. You'll just want to get downtown early to stake your claim

Or, any parking lot, back yard, drive way, porch, etc. with a clear view. Just don't forget – Don't eclipse + drive.

But that's not all! ⬇ See below for –

Tips on how to safely view the eclipse (a.k.a use those glasses correctly, or make a projector)
An eclipse playlist (not *just* Total Eclipse of the Heart)
A map of where exactly the eclipse will be moving across the country
How to send us your best shots to be featured on our website + newsletter

*In case you missed our links Friday – From eclipse glass safety (it matters, y'all), to where to watch, we've put together basically everything you need to know about today. (Click on the title to read).
1️⃣ Planning to catch the eclipse from the top of a parking garage? Read this.
2️⃣ Fake vs Real: Your guide to safe solar eclipse glasses
3️⃣ The history of solar eclipses, and when you'll see one again
4️⃣ These breweries are brewing special Eclipse beers (COLAtoday)

Also, the Greenville Journal has put together a (highly recommended) guide to the 2017 eclipse. Andrew Moore answers all the questions about today.

Reminder: Be sure to tag your photos #GVLtoday (or, email high-res versions of the eclipse to hello@gvltoday.com) for a chance to be featured in tomorrow's GVLtoday.

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