When does Punxsutawney Phil come out for Groundhog Day?
Groundhog Day 2021 will be celebrated at Gobbler s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2. That s when Punxsutawney Phil is anticipated to leave his burrow and look for his shadow for the 135th time, according to The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club.
While in previous years the day s festivities kicked off early in the morning with large crowds, this year s event will begin later and be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
While no official plans have been released, the Groundhog Club will host other virtual activities on the day of the event. A list will be posted on the club s website.