Vice President Dan McGinley read the decision, written in verse, from the chosen scroll and announced, "Glad tidings on this Groundhog Day and early spring is on the way." The last time Phil Groundhog Day 2024: "What this weather did not provide is a shadow or reason to hide," a handler read off the scroll he said Phil had chosen. "Glad tidings on this Groundhog Day, an early Phil looked to the skies and then, speaking in Groundhogese, directed the President to the proper scroll, which reads Another winter’s slumber paused so I could meet the crowd. Hard to sleep anyway when the party’s this loud. During a past Groundhog Day celebration, Tom “Shingle Shaker” Dunkel read the scroll sharing Phil’s prognostication for six more weeks of winter as Punxsutawney Phil himself can be seen just Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, as vice president Dan McGinley reads the scroll during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, as vice president Dan McGinley reads the scroll during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. This year, he "saw his shadow" — though in fact, Phil's handlers just had him pick a scroll, and to boos from the crowd, the groundhog picked the scroll that predicted six more weeks of winter. Groundhog Club handler AJ Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, as vice president Dan McGinley reads the scroll during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day on Vice President Dan McGinley shows a scroll to the crowd as Groundhog handler AJ Derume holds Punxsutawney Phil, who saw his shadow, predicting a late spring during the 136th annual Groundhog Day Groundhog Club Inner Circle Vice President Dan McGinley holds a scroll revealing the Punxsutawney Phil weather forecast, during the Groundhog Day Festivities, at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney Get the free printable Groundhog Day word search puzzle as we get ready to celebrate Phil's prediction! This is a fun activity that kids can do at home, in the classroom, or just for fun! Punxsutawney Phil’s official Prediction! Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Now on this February 2 nd, Punxsutawney Phil, the seer of seers, the prognosticator of all prognosticators, was awakened from his wintry nap at dawn on Gobbler’s Knob. Some fun facts about Phil and Groundhog Day; A copy of the Scroll (when you are sent your membership after Groundhog Day that year) Jr. Groundhog Day. Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, while Vice President Dan McGinley reads the scroll during the 137th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Groundhog Day Voting Predictions. Make Groundhog Day more interactive with our Groundhog Day voting predictions printable! This activity invites kids to predict whether the groundhog will see its shadow, sparking curiosity and discussions about weather and traditions. Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, as vice president Dan McGinley reads the scroll during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. What is Groundhog Day? Groundhog Day Events Menu Toggle. Groundhog Day Schedule & Info; Community Events; Annual Groundhog Banquet; Scroll to Top In 2024, the group offered to replace the groundhog with a giant gold coin, while in 2022 they suggested officials predict the weather with persimmon seeds. The annual Groundhog Day celebration is scheduled to take place in Pennsylvania on Feb. 2. Phil predicted an early spring in 2024 after not seeing his shadow. Celebrate Groundhog Day with our free, printable groundhog coloring pages! These coloring sheets are a fun way to brighten up a cold day, and both kids and adults will enjoy coloring pictures of these adorable critters. These Groundhog Day coloring pages are so cute, filled with groundhogs in all kinds of fun scenarios. Groundhog Day Jokes for Kids. Pop these groundhog day jokes into your bag and celebrate Groundhog Day with an extra laugh. How does Punxsutawney Phil greet his parents? – With hogs and kisses. Does anyone know a good Groundhog Day joke? – I keep hearing the same one over and over again. What is a groundhog’s favorite drink? – Hole milk.
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