Total anticipation: Sunny skies that greeted visitors may be fleeting as eclipse day arrives in Erie Patrick Varine Monday, April 8, 2024 5:01 a.m. | Monday, April 8, 2024 5:01 a.m. Go Ad-Free Today! Massoud Hossaini | TribLive The Oliver Hazard Perry statue, located in Perry Square, is pictured a day before the eclipse, in downtown Erie on Sunday. Massoud Hossaini | TribLive Kelly Altendorf of Greencastle, Pa., and her son, Henry, 7, in downtown Erie on Sunday. Massoud Hossaini | TribLive Hampton Inn & Suites visitors will have a chance for this view during the eclipse, from Oliver’s restaurant on the hotel’s top floor. Massoud Hossaini | TribLive Marlin Normart and her two children Keith and Priya pose at Hampton Inn & Suites Erie Bayfront in downtown Erie on Sunday. Massoud Hossaini | TribLive Nick Scott, Sr., president of Scott Enterprises, talks at his Oliver’s Restaurant in downtown Erie on Sunday. Massoud Hossaini | TribLive Visit Erie Communication Director Christine Temple is expecting record crowds Monday in downtown Erie for a total solar eclipse. Massoud Hossaini | TribLive The Victorian Princess tour cruise boat will conduct a sold-out cruise on Monday during the solar eclipse. Share this post: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email