If you’re looking to celebrate Groundhog Day, there’s only one place to go for the party and that’s Woodstock, Illinois.
How To Celebrate Groundhog Day In Illinois
Of course, there are the major holidays like Christmas and Easter but if you look at the calendar there are multiple things to celebrate each and every day of the year. Some are serious while many are just goofy and fun.
Originally, Groundhog Day was in that kind of holiday category. Then a little town in Pennsylvania called Punxsutawney started making a big deal out of it. They adopted a groundhog by the name of Phil and he became the star of the holiday to predict the weather forecast of an early spring or longer winter.
That event became so big that there was a movie made about it. That was “Groundhog Day” starring Bill Murray and many others. Part of that movie was filmed in Woodstock, Illinois. That town became a favorite place to visit for fans of the movie.
The town of Woodstock embraced the newfound popularity from the movie and started their own party. It has become a huge event and the biggest Groundhog Day party in Illinois. Fans drive from all over the country to attend this celebration…