Oxford Pennant promises 'Best Seat in the Universe' for solar eclipse

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On April 8, Buffalo will be booming with people here to see the total solar eclipse. For two lucky people, Oxford Pennant is providing an all-expenses paid trip for the event.

"Buffalo's us and we are Buffalo, so it just seemed like a good time to do something cool," said Brett Mikoll, creative director for the Buffalo-based company. "This also kind of gets everybody on the radar of, either people who have left and moved somewhere else, or friends from college, or just people who know nothing about Buffalo - they only know about the Bills - and they want to know more about it. And this is a perfect time to do it."

The sweepstakes winner and a person of their choosing will get round-trip airfare, three nights in the penthouse suite of the Mansion on Delaware and a number of gift cards and packages to some of the best places the Queen City has to offer: the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Southern Junction and Gutter Pop Comics.

Oxford Pennant is also promising a great view of the eclipse, weather permitting. The two people will share a roped-off couch from the Richardson Olmsted south lawn.

"For a few otherworldly minutes in April, that loveseat will be the best seat in the universe," said Dave Horesh, the company's co-founder.

This is the third time Oxford Pennant is holding a sweepstakes to bring people to Buffalo. Mikoll said the eclipse is now the perfect opportunity to showcase our area.

"The energy that something like this creates is infectious, so I think this helps us flex those muscles of, let's design some merch, let's promote Buffalo, let's show off some of the things we do in the best way possible," he said.

To enter, head to Oxford Pennant's website and submit your email address. Anyone can enter - you don't need to be living outside Western New York.

The sweepstakes is open until March 3, and a winner will be randomly chosen March 4.