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See for yourself, with this breakdown of Jimmy's Groundhog Day predictions since 2019. Groundhog Day 2019. Despite an onslaught of snow and extreme cold across Wisconsin in the week leading up to In 1886, Groundhog Day was acknowledged for the first time in Punxsutawney by a local newspaper, Weathers Wags, according to the club. In 1887, the first official pilgrimage to see Phil on Gobbler The Groundhog Day tradition dates back to Germany where a badger was used to determine the coming of spring. DamianKuzdak/Getty Images Places like Missouri, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin have Groundhog Day is tied to Candlemas Day, a centuries old celebration day in Europe. Folklore states: "If the day is bright and clear there'll be two winters in the year." The Groundhog Day tradition in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin dates back to 1948, when Wisconsin celebrated its centennial year. Groundhog Day has been celebrated in the United States since at least February 2, 1886. Starting in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, with its now-famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, the tradition spread throughout America. Businesses across Sun Prairie offered a variety of specials for Groundhog Day, including a free 12-inch thin-crust cheese pizza at Rosati's with the purchase of an 18-inch pizza, and Groundhog Day The Groundhog Day ceremony held at Punxsutawney in western Pennsylvania, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, is the self-proclaimed "Groundhog Capital of the World". [84] Groundhog Climate Statistics: Below are some Groundhog Day weather statistics for La Crosse, WI, and Rochester, MN. La Crosse, WI: The following statistics comprise 151 years of data. From 1873 through 1950, the data came from various locations in downtown La Crosse. Since 1950, the data has been gathered at La Crosse Regional Airport. SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WKOW) -- The city of Sun Prairie is celebrating its 76th annual Groundhog Day Prognostication ceremony on Friday. Jimmy the Groundhog is expected to give his prediction at sunrise, or 7:11 a.m. in Cannery Square. If he sees his shadow, Wisconsin will have six more weeks of winter. If Jimmy doesn't, spring will come early. A groundhog based in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, the proclaimed "World Headquarters of the Groundhog," whose annual emergence from the ground on February 2nd foretells the coming of spring. The Groundhog Day tradition has been celebrated in Sun Prairie since 1948 when artist Ira Bennett of Eau Claire created a series of postcards relating various Jimmy the Groundhog is based in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, the proclaimed “World Headquarters of the Groundhog.” His annual emergence from the ground on February 2nd foretells the coming of spring. Jimmy has an extremely high accuracy rate on his annual predictions, making him an outstanding leader in meteorological circles. Gordy the Groundhog is a prognosticating Groundhog from Milwaukee in Wisconsin, USA. In 2024, Gordy did not make a prediction. Groundhog Day Celebrations occuring in 2025. Wisconsin 53590: Babylon Belle: Groundhog Mascot: 02/02/25: 7:00am EST: The Entrance of Southards Pond in the Village: 77th Annual Groundhog Prognostication-The event is set to start at 6:45 a.m. in Cannery Square. Local officials will lead the ceremony with the main event taking place at 7:11 a.m. where Jimmy the Here's when Groundhog Day began: The first mention of Groundhog Day came in 1886 in Punxsutawney. Over the years, several other locations have begun using their own groundhog, including General GROUNDHOG DAY throughout the State of Wisconsin and I commend this observance to all our state’s residents. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Wisconsin to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the City of Madison this 22nd day of December 2023. TONY EVERS, Governor By the Governor: Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger) Join us for Groundhog's Day; you might even glimpse Lakeshore’s groundhog! Our low-key walk around the park will be 0.7 miles on mostly flat, paved terrain—manageable for children or those with mobility aids. All ages and abilities are welcome! Meet at the park’s north entrance beside Discovery World’s parking garage. Wisconsin groundhog Jimmy ranked 6th-most accurate rodent forecaster. Joe Nelson. Tue, January 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM UTC. 2 min read. He's made 56 predictions on Groundhog Day since 1969.
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