Groundhog Day returns on February 2nd, with Punxsutawney Phil taking center stage. Join us as we await his shadow-seeing prediction, which will determine if we're in for six more weeks of winter or an early spring.
Published: Jan. 27, 2025, 5:10 a.m. Groundhog Day falls on Sunday, Feb. 2, and this year will see another crowd of revelers making their way to Punxsutawney to see the big event.will consult with the one and only Punxsutawney Phil, their official Groundhog Day groundhog, to determine whether or not he saw his shadow.
According to folklore, if the groundhog can see his shadow on Groundhog Day, it’s a signal of six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t, then an early spring is on the way. And speaking of early: the prediction happens around 7:20 a.m. in Punxsutawney every year. But celebrations start in the wee hours of the mornings that day, well before sunrise. And of course, there are many events in the days leading up to Groundhog Day throughout Punxsutawney.While Punxsutawney Phil is the official groundhog for Punxsutawney’s event — and to many, the official groundhog for Groundhog Day, period — he’s not the only groundhog in the town.
That said, the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club insists that Phil is always right in his predictions. Indeed, they take the blame, as members of the club are the ones who have to translate Phil’s prediction into English. At least, that’s the story. We’ll have the official announcement of Phil’s prediction on Groundhog Day, as well as other Groundhog Day-related stories to share between now and Feb. 2!Hersheypark announces 2025 opening date: How to get ticket deal and info on this year’s new rideTV weather reporter who criticized Elon Musk’s arm gesture is ‘no longer employed’If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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