Groundhog Day Celebration in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter in 2025, sparking celebrations and controversy in Pennsylvania.

Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil's Winter Forecast

Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow on Groundhog Day. Thousands of spectators gathered at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to witness the annual tradition dating back to 1887.

PETA's Proposal to Replace Punxsutawney Phil with Vegan 'Weather Reveal' Cake on Groundhog Day

PETA proposes replacing Punxsutawney Phil with a vegan 'weather reveal' cake on Groundhog Day to prevent the exploitation of the groundhog for weather predictions. PETA suggests retiring Phil to a sanctuary and providing a cake that predicts weather based on its color.

Punxsutawney Phil's Groundhog Day Tradition

Fox News covers the controversy surrounding Punxsutawney Phil's Groundhog Day tradition and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's response to PETA's demand to replace Phil with a cake.

Groundhog Day Tradition in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

Punxsutawney Phil delivers his annual weather prediction on Groundhog Day in Pennsylvania, with a tradition dating back to the 1880s. The event is led by the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club's Inner Circle, consisting of 15 men who have a lifetime commitment to the tradition. Phil, the famous groundhog, is believed to be the original animal and supposedly lives up to 139 years old due to a secret elixir. The event gained popularity after the release of the film 'Groundhog Day' in 1993, attracting large crowds to Punxsutawney. Visitors come for fun, tradition, and some for a fresh start inspired by the movie's themes of breaking free from bad habits. The event blends formality with folksiness and is rooted in ancient Celtic and Christian traditions.