Punxsutawney Phil wasn’t able to find his shadow this year, predicting an early spring to over 20,000 spectators at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, PA at 7:30 this morning.

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    Dan McGinley, A.J. Derume, and Tom Dunkel present Phil’s prediction of an early spring to the crowd at Gobbler’s Knob on Groundhog Day, 2024.
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    A.J. Derume, Phil’s handler, presents the groundhog to the crowd at Gobbler’s Knob on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    Spectators gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, PA to celebrate Groundhog Day 2024.
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    Confetti canons are set off on Groundhog Day at Gobbler’s Knob on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    Phil takes an interview with local CBS station, WTAJ.
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    A.J. Derume, Phil’s handler, presents the groundhog to the crowd at Gobbler’s Knob on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    A.J. Derume, Phil’s handler, presents the groundhog to the crowd at Gobbler’s Knob on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    A.J. Derume, Phil’s handler, presents the groundhog to the crowd at Gobbler’s Knob on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    Fireworks at Gobbler’s Knob on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    Spectators gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney to celebrate Groundhog Day on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    A ticket booth for the shuttles to and from Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    Members of the Inner Circle stand on stage before waking up Phil.
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    A.J. Derume, Phil’s handler, presents the groundhog to the crowd at Gobbler’s Knob on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    A member of the Inner Circle walks off stage.
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    A local band called Juvenile Characteristics performs on stage at Gobbler’s Knob, prior to Punxsutawney Phil’s prognostication on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    Groundhog Day at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, PA on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    Jeff Lundy, former Groundhog Day Club President, stands on stage at Gobbler’s Knob on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    A.J. Derume, Phil’s handler, presents the groundhog to the crowd at Gobbler’s Knob on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    Tom Dunkel, President of the Groundhog Day Club’s Inner Circle, speaks on stage at Gobbler’s Knob.
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    Pennsylvania Governor, Josh Shapiro speaks at Gobbler’s Knob prior to Punxsutawney Phil’s prognostication on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    Spectators gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney to celebrate Groundhog Day on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    Spectators gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney to celebrate Groundhog Day on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    Groundhog Day 2024 in Punxsutawney, Pa.
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    Becky and Matt Lomax drove in from Indianapolis to see Punxsutawney Phil for Groundhog Day 2024.
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    A.J. Derume, Phil’s handler, presents the groundhog to the crowd at Gobbler’s Knob on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    Spectators gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney to celebrate Groundhog Day on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    Spectators gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney to celebrate Groundhog Day on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    Confetti canons are set off on Groundhog Day at Gobbler’s Knob on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    Spectators gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney to celebrate Groundhog Day on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    Confetti canons are set off on Groundhog Day at Gobbler’s Knob on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    A.J. Derume, Phil’s handler, presents the groundhog to the crowd at Gobbler’s Knob on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    Members of the Inner Circle try to hear what Phil’s prediction is.
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    Dan McGinley, A.J. Derume, and Tom Dunkel present Phil’s prediction of an early spring to the crowd at Gobbler’s Knob on Groundhog Day 2024.
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    Dan McGinley, A.J. Derume, and Tom Dunkel present Phil’s prediction of an early spring to the crowd at Gobbler’s Knob on Groundhog Day 2024.
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    A.J. Derume, Phil’s handler, presents the groundhog to the crowd at Gobbler’s Knob on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    Thousands of people traveled to Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. to witness Phil’s prediction on Feb. 2, 2024.
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    State troopers leave Gobbler’s Knob prior to Phil’s prediction.
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    Some spectators waited for the long shuttle bus lines while others decided to take the 1.5-mile trek to Walmart where their cars were parked.

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