Monroe County is preparing for the arrival of over 150,000 visitors for the total solar eclipse on April 8. The event is expected to have a significant economic impact on the community, with visitors spending millions of dollars. Rochester, located in the path of totality, is considered one of the best places to view the celestial spectacle. The mayor of Rochester aims to turn the eclipse into a three-day event.
Get ready for April 8 by checking out our Total Solar Eclipse page, with everything you need to know for the big day!just weeks away, Monroe County is gearing up for the arrival of more than 150,000 expected visitors, according to new figures from the county executive's office. Rochester sits in the center of the path of totality, making it one of the best places to view the celestial spectacle Monday, April 8.
"This eclipse is going to be a major economic driver," said Rachel Laber Pulvino, vice president of communications for Visit Rochester. "This is going to be a multimillion-dollar event happening right here in our community. These visitors coming to Monroe County for this once-in-a-lifetime event are going to leave an impact for many years to come in the dollars that they spend." While the total solar eclipse may only last for a little more than 3 minutes, Rochester Mayor Malik Evans said he wants it to be a three-day even
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