punxsutawney – Countdown to Groundhog Day

by Countdowntogroundhogday on January 23rd, 2021

There are now only 10 days until Groundhog Day. Are you eagerly anticipating the big day like the rest of us?[…]

You can attend the Groundhog Day ceremony in Punxsutawney this year, sort of

by Countdowntogroundhogday on January 5th, 2021

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” Phantastic Phil

by Countdowntogroundhogday on December 20th, 2020

“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.[…]

Punxsutawney Groundhog Day 2021 celebration will be virtual

by Countdowntogroundhogday on November 20th, 2020

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” Phantastic Phil

by Countdowntogroundhogday on January 20th, 2020

“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.”[…]