(KLZA)-- Falls City Council members last week approved blocking off a portion of Stone Street in August for events planned by the Falls City Chamber of Commerce and Main Street. 

Chamber Executive Director Amber Holle provided the details to Council members on the event title “Dine In The Dark.” 

Plans are to block off Stone Street from 16th to 18th Streets so picnic tables can be set out along with canopies for shade. Tickets for pre-sales for food will be available along with t-shirts and special glasses to view the eclipse. 

Holle says she has no idea what kind of crowd to expect for the eclipse event. People from as far away as California to the west and New Jersey to the east have contacted the Chamber for information. Holle noted that camping facilities and local hotels are already booked up for August 21st.  

Southeast Nebraska, Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri are predicted to be among the best viewing areas in the country.   

The next total solar eclipse will occur in 2045.