Thank you for your interest in covering Eclipse Over Texas: Live from Waco!
The press is welcome to attend this event upon approval of the press pass application form. The press pass allows general admission access for one person. There will be a press room available with WiFi.
If you have more than one person on the crew, please specify their name(s) and function in the comments box. A limited number of press passes are available.
Press passes will be available for pickup at the CREDENTIALED STAFF table near the entry gates.
The general admission pass does not allow access to the VIP area of the event.
Our media partner, Warner Bros. Discovery, will be exclusively livestreaming this event.
Therefore, there are some restrictions in place for the press.
- Please do not stream or film more than 30 seconds of any part of the eclipse while on festival grounds. This includes McLane Stadium, Touchdown Alley, and the parking lots of McLane Stadium.
- Please do not stream more than 30 seconds per hour of any part of the eclipse or festival.
- You are welcome to film any part of the grounds and participants, with the permission of those filmed, for as long as you wish.
- For safety, drones are not allowed over any part of the festival grounds.
For any questions about media accreditation for the event, please contact eclipseovertexas2024@gmail.com.
Where to park
Park in either of the two areas bounded by yellow. They are marked “Parking for Eclipse Volunteers and Staff.” Then head over to the stadium where it says “Main Gate.”
When to come to the event
The event gates open at 8:00 am to the public. The actual event starts at 10:00 am. As a member of the press, you are welcome to come anytime after 7:30 am.
About the press conference
Located behind the Main Stage, you will find the Press Conference Tent. There is a schedule of speakers beginning at 8:30 am and going until 2:30 pm. A schedule of the speakers will be available at the Press Conference Tent. Please bring your own power source; there is not power available to you at the event.
Where to pick up your press credentials
Please go to the MAIN GATE only. You can see the main gate shown on the image above. There will be a special check-in for credentialed staff that you can use. You’ll get your wristband there that will allow you access to the grounds.
Where is the media workroom?
We have a break room for you where you can recharge your laptop. It is located inside the stadium concourse through a special access door that we will show you. You must show your wristband to gain access to this area. This area has good WiFi. (Please note: WiFi is not available on the festival grounds – just in this break area.)
To access the wifi, please go to your settings, then go to wifi. Look for the “MCLANE-WIFI” network. A password is not required.
How do we line up interviews with the scientists or others?
Simply contact the liaison for the entity of your choice:
Can we livestream the eclipse itself?
Our media partner, Warner Bros. Discovery, will be exclusively livestreaming this event. Therefore, there are some restrictions in place for the press.
- Please do not stream or film more than 30 seconds of any part of the actual eclipse while on festival grounds. This includes McLane Stadium, Touchdown Alley, and the parking lots of McLane Stadium.
- Please do not stream more than 30 seconds per hour of any part of the eclipse or festival.
- You are welcome to film any part of the grounds and participants, with the permission of those filmed, for as long as you wish.
- For safety, drones are not allowed over any part of the festival grounds.
Interested in setting up an interview? Here are the media liaisons for each entity.
Lowell Observatory:
Kevin Schindler, kevin@lowell.edu, cellphone 928-607-1387
NASA:
Alise Fisher, alise.m.fisher@nasa.gov
Alana Johnson, alana.r.johnson@nasa.gov
Baylor:
Lori Fogleman, lori_fogleman@baylor.edu, cellphone 254-709-5959
City of Waco:
Monica Sedelmeier, monicas@wacotx.gov
We appreciate all media coverage of this event! Please see below for articles about the event.
- Taylor, Brady. “‘Degrees of Science’ with Dr. Barbara Endl of Baylor University.” KWTX-TV, March 21, 2023.
- Bates, Baylee. “Waco is preparing to be a prime destination for the 2024 total solar eclipse.” KCEN, March 30, 2023.
- Lotts, Jasmine. “Central Texas prepares for Solar Eclipse 2024 event.” CNN, June 12, 2023.
- Hunter, Marnie. “Want to see next year’s total solar eclipse? Make plans now.” CNN, June 12, 2023.
- Carter, Jamie. “2024 Total Solar Eclipse: 25 Events, Festivals, and Places to Stay.” Sky & Telescope, August 22, 2023.
- Aycock, Susan Bean. “Once in a Lifetime.” Wacoan Magazine, accessed August 23, 2023.
- Carter, Jamie.
“Six Trips to See 2024’s Total Solar Eclipse to Book While You Can.” Forbes.com, July 28, 2023. - De Los Santos, Christopher. “Tourists Flock to Waco for Solar Eclipse.” Waco Tribune-Herald, September 7, 2023.
- Wallin, Jacob. “Timeline: When to see the annular solar eclipse in Central Texas.” KCENTV.com, October 11, 2023.
- Rajkumar, Jessica. “Specialists comment on Annular ‘Ring of Fire’ Eclipse coming Saturday.” KWTX.com, October 11, 2023.
- Craine, Kelly. “Rare “Ring of Fire” Eclipse Will Be Visible in Texas on Saturday, Oct. 14.” Baylor University Media and Public Relations, October 2, 2023.
- Copeland, Mike. “Eclipse may bring massive traffic challenges, business opportunities to Waco.” Waco Tribune-Herald, Nov. 9, 2023
- Carter, Jamie. “April 2024 total solar eclipse viewing events: Parties, festivals and more.” Space.com, November 17, 2023
- DePhillips, Ryan. “The Great American Eclipse of 2024.” KMID-TV/KPEJ-TV, Space.com, November 20, 2023
- Lyons, Steven. “Texas Cities and Travelers Are Gearing Up for the 2024 Solar Eclipse.” Authentic Texas, Fall 2023.
- Stoudemire, Earl. “Last minute trip to see the eclipse? Waco, Texas may have a hotel room for you.” KWKT Fox59, November 29, 2023
- De Los Santos, Christopher. “Waco Educators Gearing up for Eclipse-Related Lessons.” Waco Tribune-Herald, December 19, 2023
- Healy, Heather. “Waco Educators Prepare for Upcoming Solar Eclipse.” KXXV-TV, January 13, 2024
- Carter, Jamie. ““Road Trip! See April’s Total Solar Eclipse from one of these awesome North American routes.” Space.com, January 13, 2024
- Earley, Justin. ““Volunteers and performers needed for the SteamClipse.” KWTX-TV, January 23, 2024
- Lapointe, Ellyn. “The 10 Biggest Cities where you can view the 2024 Great American Eclipse,” BusinessInsider.com, February 16, 2024.
- Jones, Autumn. “Waco Anticipates over 100,000 spectators for April’s Total Solar Eclipse,” KWBU, February 1, 2024.
- Munford, Roger. “Total Eclipse of the Sun (Waco’s Version),” Baylor Line, February 9, 2024.
- Nano, Stephanie. “Where will you be for the April 8 total solar eclipse? There’s still time to grab a spot,” Associated Press, March 2, 2024.
- Taylor, Brady. “Degrees of Science: April 8th Total Solar Eclipse,” KWTX-TX, March 12, 2024.
- Baylor University College of Arts & Sciences, “Dia Del Sol,” Cart Chronicles, March 13, 2024
- Dowling, Danielle. “31 Things to Do for the Big Eclipse This April,” New York Times, March 6, 2024.
- Antoniades, Kate. “How to Observe and Enjoy the April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse,” Subaru Drive, March 2024.
