Event by Essex Board of Trade on Sunday, February 2 2025 Essex Ed will make his big reveal on Sunday, February 2nd at 2 pm, when he emerges from Essex Boat Works for his annual procession up Main Street in Essex Village. Every year in celebration of Groundhog Day, a community organization dresses Essex Ed – a twelve-foot paper mache version of a groundhog – in a costume that recognizes a person Groundhog Day Post-Parade Party / Essex Corinthian Yacht Club. RSVP. Feb 02, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Essex, CT 06426, USA. The Town of Essex – Government Park and Recreations Commission is pleased to announce the 2025 Essex go Bragh Irish Parade Grand Marshal, Anthony Mosa, currently the longest serving Commissioner will lead the Continue reading → Groundhog Day Post-Parade Party . Sun, Feb 02 Feb 02, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Essex Corinthian Yacht Club, Novelty Ln, Essex, CT 06426, USA. About the event Groundhog Day Celebrations occuring in 2025. Lady Edwina of Essex: Groundhog: 02/02/25: 10:00am EST: Turtle Back Zoo: 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, New Jersey Essex Ed will make his big reveal on Sunday, January 28th when he emerges from Essex Boat Works for his annual procession up Main Street in Essex Village. Every year in celebration of Groundhog Day, a community organization dresses Essex Ed – a twelve-foot paper mache version of a groundhog – in a costume that recognizes a person or special Grab your pots and pans and head to Essex Village, Essex CT on Sunday, January 29th at 2 pm for one of the most popular parades of the year. “Essex Ed”, a larger-than-life ground hog, will make his annual pilgrimage from Essex Boat Works on Ferry Street up to the top of Main Street leading a parade of antique cars, fife & drum corps, residents, and visitors. Essex Ed will make his big reveal when he emerges from Essex Boat Works for his annual procession up Main Street in Essex Village. Every year in celebration of Groundhog Day, a community organization dresses Essex Ed – a twelve-foot paper mache version of a groundhog - in a costume that recognizes a person or special occasion. In real life, Essex Ed has led the Groundhog Day Parade in Essex Village for over four decades. At this annual appearance, Ed reveals his secret identity. Parade-goers beat the winter doldrums by beating their own drums (or pots, pans, spoons and spatulas) and even don their groundhog gear to cheer for the groundhog and spring. Essex Ed is getting ready for his annual groundhog day parade! On January 26th starting at 2:00 p.m. be ready to make some noise as everyone’s favorite groundhog makes his annual appearance and reveals his secret identity for 2020! It’s another spirited day in Essex! Essex Ed returns for his 44th year to lead the Groundhog Day Parade. Come ready to make some noise as everyone’s favorite groundhog makes his annual appearance and reveals his secret identity for 2024. Gather by The Gris and watch Ed make his way up Main Street. Parade takes place rain, snow or SHINE! Essex: Children’s interactive illustration and book signing event for Essex Ed’s Groundhog Day Parade. Program will take place on Saturday, January 28 at 12:00 PM. Children are invited to join the book’s illustrator, Mina Hamamoto Mohtasham, in an illustration workshop, followed by a book reading with the book’s author, Sue Cornell. Continue reading → Whether it’s winter, spring, summer or fall, there is always something special happening in Essex. Be sure to take in these celebratory traditions that always deliver a good time for all. For a full calendar of events, please click here. JANUARY – MARCH CT River Museum EagleWatch Boat Tours Groundhog Day Parade Essex Go Bragh Parade. MAY Grab your pots and pans and head to Essex Village on Sunday, January 28th at 2 pm for one of the most popular parades of the year. “Essex Ed”, a larger-than-life ground hog, will make his annual pilgrimage from Essex Boat Works on Ferry Street up to the top of Main Street leading a parade of antique cars, fife & drum corps, residents, and Due to the incoming snowstorm, Sunday’s Essex Ed Parade is officially CANCELED! Essex town officials have determined that snow removal is not possible in time to ensure safe streets and sidewalks along the parade route. Predictions for dangerously cold temps and high winds are also safety concerns. Essex Ed may make a surprise appearance for Essex Ed has become a bit of a “celebrity groundhog,” attracting Groundhog Day lovers from far and wide, who rejoice by wearing groundhog hats and banging traditional noisemakers - pots, lids, spoons, and trumpets. The Griswold Inn serves popcorn and hot chocolate for parade goers, just as it’s done since day #1! Grab your pots and pans and head to Essex Village, Essex CT on Sunday, January 30th at 2 pm for one of the most popular parades of the year! “Essex Ed”, a larger-than-life ground hog, will make his annual pilgrimage from Essex Boat Works on Ferry Street up to the top of Main Street leading a parade of antique cars, fife & drum corps, residents, and visitors. Groundhog Parade in Essex CT is also known as Essex Ed Parade because “Essex Ed,” a larger-than-life ground hog, will make his annual pilgrimage for the 40th year from Essex Boatworks on Ferry Street up to the top of Main Street leading a parade of antique cars, fife & drum corps, residents, and visitors. Mark your calendars for Sunday! The annual Essex Groundhog Day Parade will kick off on January 29, at 1:30 p.m. in downtown Essex. Get your groundhog gear on and your pots and pans to make some
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