Davion Thomas stares up into the sky Friday, Aug. 18, 2017 alongside the United Healthcare Dr. Health Hound during a "mannequin challenge" at the United Healthcare Solar Eclipse Glasses Giveaway in front of Central Dairy in Jefferson City. "Our goal is to just help people be safe," United Healthcare Director of Marketing Stephanie Thomeczeh said. United Healthcare gave out 500 pairs of free eclipse glasses to Jefferson City residents to experience the 2017 eclipse.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol wants people to be thoughtful during the solar eclipse set for April 8.
According to a Highway Patrol news release, thousands of visitors are expected to arrive in Missouri leading up to the eclipse.
