Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 - is Groundhog’s Day – once again. But this time it’s virtual. We won’t notice the difference, but for the size of the crowds we see (or won't see) on the screen. How/where to tune in to follow the events.
Punxsutawney Phil will leave his burrow at 7:25 a.m. February 2nd at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania when h will perform his annual duty to observe the weather conditions and look for his shadow. He will then make his prediction for the remainder of winter. One place to look for Punxsutawney Phil is www.groundhog.org to view it online!
The Inner Circle of
the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club takes the COVID-19 threat seriously and is
looking out for the health of all who would like to participate. The club determined
that there will not be any in person attendance or guests on the grounds due to
the potential Covid risks.
There
will be a live ceremony and prognostication, but no live attendance of
spectators. All are invited to participate virtually including television, Internet
and live steaming. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club developed numerous live
internet, website and virtual events and interactions that will take the place
of the traditional in person events.
Information regarding
these virtual events is listed on their website: www.groundhog.org.
EDITOR’S NOTE:
Strange. We here in sunny South Florida can for the first (and hopefully yhe
only time) enjoy the annual Groundhog’s Day event with Punxsutawney Phil to the
very same extent as the locals!
I do want to see this
event live sometime, obviously not this year. It is a fun event.
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