FREE SHUTTLES SATURDAY, SUNDAY, & MONDAY! VanGo shuttles are provided free of charge (goodwill donations accepted!) to serve eclipse tourists and locals alike. NOTE: AFTER TOTALITY, SHUTTLE RIDERS WILL BE PICKED UP AT THE OLD CATHEDRAL. SHUTTLES WILL BE STAGED AND WAITING AT 2:45. Click on the map above to download.

Call for more information: 812-886-3381

Street closures and Schedules

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Friday, April 5th at 8 a.m.:
Patrick Henry Square (including semi-circle between 2nd and Vigo)
100 and 200 block of Main Streets
City Parking lot on 6th and Main
First Vincennes Saving Bank lot on Vigo and Third

Saturday, April 6th:
Patrick Henry Square (including semi-circle between 2nd and Vigo)
First Street From Main down to Hart Street
100-500 Blocks of Main Street
Side Streets:
3rd Street at Vigo and Busseron
4th Street at Vigo and Busseron
5th Street at Vigo and Busseron
City parking lot on 6th and Main

Sunday April 7th:
First Street From Main down to Hart Street
Patrick Henry Square (including semi-circle between 2nd and Vigo)
100-500 Blocks of Main Street
Side Streets:
3rd Street at Vigo and Busseron
4th Street at Vigo and Busseron
5th Street at Vigo and Busseron
City parking lot on 6th and Main 

Monday April 8th:
‍Patrick Henry Square (including semi-circle between 2nd and Vigo)
First Street From Main down to Hart Street
100-500 Blocks of Main Street
Side Streets:
‍3rd Street at Vigo and Busseron
4th Street at Vigo and Busseron
5th Street at Vigo and Busseron
City parking lot on 6th and Main 

City Trash and Recycling:

No trash or recycling on 4/8
No trash on 4/9
Tuesday trash will be picked up with Wednesday trash on 4/10

Locals should expect heavy traffic throughout all of Knox County and anticipate new traffic patterns and changes to traffic lights after totality on Monday, April 8^th.

We need your help! Volunteer to help out with the eclipse in Vincennes this April.

Sign up here!

Eclipse glasses are available for purchase at the Vincennes/Knox County Visitors & Tourism Bureau, at the Knox County Chamber of Commerce, and at Vincennes Culvers. Grab some before the event to ensure you're ready to go for the eclipse!

When you're finished viewing the eclipse, consider recycling your glasses to Astronomers Without Borders, a foundation that sends solar glasses to people all over the world!

Knox County Emergency Management Agency uses a mass notification system, CodeRED, for informing citizens of emergencies and important information for community preparedness, when necessary. This service is free for Knox County citizens to register. For more information and to register, click the link below.

Sign up for CODE RED here:
‍https://knoxcounty.in.gov/ema

Sign up for eclipse specific updates by texting “ECLIPSE24” to 78015. This is a one way texting number.

For more eclipse information and science, check out Eclipse2024.org!

Watch the eclipse in real time using the eclipse simulator from Eclipse2024.org’s website:
‍https://eclipse2024.org/eclipse-simulator/2024/index.html?city_id=14815&lang=en

All Knox County Public Schools will be closed on April 8^th, 2024.‍

This closure is to mitigate traffic concerns and ensure student safety during the eclipse. Vincennes Catholic Schools will have a virtual school day. For more information concerning extra-curricular events, please contact your school. The Knox County Health Department will be distributing solar viewing glasses free of charge to every student enrolled in a Knox County School.

Indiana Dept of Homeland Security:
‍https://www.in.gov/dhs/solar-eclipse-2024/

Indiana Dept of Natural Resources:
‍https://www.in.gov/dnr/places-to-go/events/2024-solar-eclipse/#:~:text=On%20the%20afternoon%20of%20April,Indiana%20from%20southwest%20to%20northeast.

Indiana Tourism:
‍https://www.visitindiana.com/eclipse2024/best-places-in-indiana/

How to prepare for eclipse weekend:

Plan ahead! The eclipse will bring significant crowds. Get your groceries early, and make sure your family members know to do the same. Prescriptions should be filled early if possible. Fill up your gas tank in your vehicles and fill any spare gas cans you have in case the gas stations run out. Work from home if at all possible, and make sure your employers are aware of the logistical and traffic concerns for that weekend. Essential workers need to plan for parking and travel to and from work. Consider packing an overnight bag in case of traffic jams. Talk to your family and friends about their eclipse plans and get everyone on the same page.

Eclipse glasses and eye protection:

DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN WITHOUT ADEQUATE EYE PROTECTION. Use only ISO approved viewing glasses to view the sun. Solar viewing glasses are available at the following locations:

• Vincennes Visitor’s Bureau, 702 N. Main St Vincennes, IN 47591
• Knox County Health Department, 328 N 2^nd Street, Vincennes, IN 47591
• YMCA of Vincennes 2010 College Avenue, Vincennes, IN 47591
• Eyeworks 223 Main Street, Vincennes, IN 47591
• The Knox County Health Department will be distributing solar viewing glasses free of charge to every student enrolled in a Knox County School. For more information on safely viewing a total solar eclipse, please go here: https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/