Record-Breaking Crowd Gathers for Groundhog Day 2025 at Gobbler's Knob

At precisely 7:20 a.m., Punxsutawney Phil, the prognosticator of all prognosticators, emerged from his burrow to deliver his annual weather forecast. According to the Inner Circle, Phil...

The early morning chill on February 2, 2025, did little to deter tens of thousands of eager spectators from gathering at Gobbler's Knob to witness what has become an iconic American tradition: Groundhog Day. This year's celebration shattered attendance records, drawing the largest crowd in the event's storied history.

As dawn broke over the snow-dusted landscape, the anticipation was palpable. At precisely 7:20 a.m., Punxsutawney Phil, the legendary groundhog, emerged from his burrow to deliver his annual weather forecast. According to the Inner Circle, Phil saw his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter.

The event was more than just a weather prediction; it was a festival of community spirit and tradition. The crowd, estimated to be well into the tens of thousands, enjoyed an array of festivities leading up to Phil's appearance. Fireworks lit up the pre-dawn sky, live music echoed through the crisp air, and dignitaries, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro were in attendance.

Adding to the excitement, this year's festivities marked a milestone for Punxsutawney Phil personally, as he recently became a father. Phil and his mate, Phyllis, welcomed two offspring in March 2024, affectionately named Sunny and Shadow, delighting fans and adding a new chapter to the Groundhog Day lore.

Rooted in European Candlemas traditions and brought to the U.S. by German settlers, Groundhog Day has been celebrated in Punxsutawney since 1887. The event’s popularity soared after the release of the 1993 film "Groundhog Day," cementing its place in American pop culture.

Though Phil’s weather predictions have an accuracy rate hovering around 35% over the past two decades, his charm and the event’s festive atmosphere continue to captivate attendees from across the globe.

As the crowds dispersed, the spirit of Groundhog Day lingered in the frosty air—a testament to the enduring appeal of a simple tradition that, year after year, brings people together to celebrate the whimsy and wonder of seasonal change.

Hear ye! Hear ye! Hear ye!

Now on this February 2nd, Punxsutawney Phill

the seer of seers, the prognosticators of all prognosticators

was awakened from his wintry nap at dawn on Gobbler's Knob

Phil looked to the skies and then, speaking in Groundhogese,

directed the President to the proper scroll, which reads...

What a way to start a Sunday fun day.

You always said you'd make it here one day.

To this place, barely big enough to contain ya.

To this sweet Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

We're all here with the elements combined

Where Mother Nature meets Father Time

To hear the truth - Are those gray skies?

Only I know (you can't trust A.I.)

It's Groundhog Day and maybe life is on a loop

But I miss my burrow, I miss my coop

So I'm headed back down! There's a shadow up here!

Get ready for 6 more weeks of winter this year!