The Total Solar Eclipse 2024 is almost here, so several retailers and fast-food chains have limited-edition food, deals and freebies in honor of the occasion.
Officially called the Great North American Solar Eclipse, the celestial event is expected to begin on Monday, April 8 at 1:07 a.m. ET in Mexico and end in Maine around 3:30 pm ET.
Those within the path of totality will see — with ISO-certified solar eclipse glasses for safety hopefully — the moon completely cover the the sun and the world go dark, according to NASA. Those outside of the path of totality in the contiguous United States, including New Jersey residents, will still have a partial view, weather permitting.
Here are all the deals and freebies you can enjoy as you watch the Total Solar Eclipse 2024, according to Food Network, Axios, USA Today and statements from the companies.
7-Eleven: 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes 7NOW Gold Pass members can get a free pair of solar eclipse glasses with any order made from now until April 8. Also, they can get a whole pizza for $3 on April 8.
Burger King: Rewards members can get buy-one-get-one-free Whoppers on April 8 when they text ECLIPSE to 251251.
Blue Moon: Blue Moon is selling limited-edition Blue Moon Eclipse Sips kit for $25 with four Blue Moon pint glasses in a glow-in-the-dark box, black light coasters and a flashlight and “moondust” to add to Blue Moon beer and make it shimmer. The beer is sold separately.
Krispy Kreme: Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Oreo to release a limited-edition Total Solar Eclipse doughnut from now through April 8.
Moonpie: Fans of Moonpies can buy the Solar Eclipse Survival Kit for $37 online or in stores, including Walmart, Dollar Tree and select supermarkets. Each box comes with six mini chocolate Moonpies.
Raising Cane’s: Get a free Texas toast on April 8 with a combo meal purchase at the over 190 locations along the “Path of Toast-tality.” Also, you can sign up for an online contest to win “Free Cane’s for 20 years” until the next total eclipse.
Smoothie King: Smoothie King patrons who are within the path of totality can get special Smoothie King-branded solar eclipse glasses now through April 8. Anyone in view of the eclipse can order a new Eclipse Berry Blitz made with bananas, wild blueberries and more.
Sonic: Sonic is giving away free limited-edition solar eclipse viewing glasses with every purchase of the new Blackout Slush Floats that has a cotton-candy- and dragonfruit-flavored black slush base, vanilla soft serve and blue and purple “galaxy” sprinkles. The new float will be available until May 5.
Sun Chips: Sun Chips is giving away 100 limited-edition Pineapple Habanero and Black Bean Spicy Gouda chips in a solar eclipse bag. Fans will have 4 minutes and 27 seconds at 2:33 p.m. ET on April 8 to claim the set.
Perfect Bar: Perfect Bar is giving away free solar eclipse glasses with online orders of its new Chocolate Brownie bars. Also, the company is offering 20% off the Chocolate Brownie Perfect Bar now until April 12 on the website. People who have signed up for text notifications and are within the eclipse’s path of totality can get 50% off the Chocolate Brownie Perfect Bar on April 8 when they make an online order.
Pizza Hut: Pizza Hut will sell $12 large pizzas with unlimited toppings as part of their “Total Eclipse of the Hut” deal on April 8.
Warby Parker: The eyewear retailer is giving away a free pair of ISO-certified solar eclipse glasses at stores nationwide from now through April 8.
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