N.B. eclipse events lead into Monday’s big spectacle [Video]

A weekend of eclipse-related events across New Brunswick will lead into Monday’s big spectacle.

In addition to multiple public viewing events on April 8, special multi-day festivals following the themes of space, science, and spirituality will tee-up the eclipse.

Miramichi’s ‘Total Eclipse Totale’ features the Astronomy East Conference, two nights of live music stages, and a special drone show.

On Saturday night, about 70 drones will form images in a co-ordinated sound performance over the Miramichi Airport.

“We think that’s going to be a big hit,” says Miramichi Mayor, Adam Lordon, in an interview. 

The Miramichi Airport will also serve as a public viewing location for Monday’s eclipse.

“It’s going to be like a big drive-in movie theatre for these events that are going to be taking place, so the community and our visitors can gather and experience all of this together,” says Lordon.

Fredericton’s ‘EclipseFest’includes special exhibits and presentations at ScienceEast, …