As reported previously, Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney is going to be a little different this year. Normally tens of thousands of people show up to celebrate with Punxsutawney Phil, but, in November, the Groundhog Club announced that there would be no live crowds at Gobbler’s Knob in 2021, and that the prediction ceremony would be virtual.[…]
“Get Your Phil of Roses” is one of the Phantastic Phil statues found around town in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. According to the Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce “Thousands of pieces of carefully arranged glass adorn” this Phil. It was created by Brenda Nicklas and it took over 200 hours to complete.[…]
The Groundhog Club announced in a video Wednesday that, due to the pandemic, there will be no in-person gatherings or celebration in Punxsutawney this forthcoming Groundhog Day.[…]
“Fireman Phil” is one of the Phantastic Phil statues that can be found around town in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. According to the Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce this Phil “is a tribute to the late firefighter Leroy ‘Cookie’ Depp. ” Additionally on the statue there are patches from three local fire companies as well as the number worn by Leroy. Leroy’s family sponsored the creation of the statue, not just as a memorial to Depp, but “as a tribute to volunteer firefighters everywhere.”[…]
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So Punxsutawney Phil has spoken! Six more weeks of winter! Sorry everybody![…]
Philtuminous: The Heritage Hog – This Phantistic Phil is sponsored by the Miller Brothers Furniture and is located on West Mahoning Street in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.[…]
This is the stump that Punxsutawney Phil is pulled out of every Groundhog Day during the Groundhog Day ceremony.[…]
This is Phillage, the first Phantastic Phil, which was painted by artist Kelly Porada. It features Phil with the traditional tuxedo and top hat worn by the caretakers of Punxsutawney Phil.[…]
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