Sun Prairie's Jimmy Groundhog predicts early spring

Early spring? More winter? Here's what Sun Prairie's Jimmy the Groundhog predicted
For the fifth time in seven years, Jimmy did not see his shadow on Groundhog Day morning, meaning he predicted an early spring Sunday at the 77th annual Sun Prairie Groundhog Prognostication in downtown Sun Prairie. Mayor Paul Esser relayed Jimmy's prediction to the hundreds of onlookers gathered at sunrise in the Cannery Square.
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"Each year the community comes together to celebrate this tradition, creating an atmosphere of excitement for what Jimmy has to say,” Mayor Paul Esser said.
Jimmy the Groundhog predicts early spring
Jimmy the Groundhog predicted it will be an early spring at the 77th annual Sun Prairie Groundhog Prognostication event!The festivities started at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 2. Sunday marks the final day of Sun Prairie’s Annual Frozen Fest with a long list of events to wrap up the fun-filled weekend.
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Sun Prairie Jimmy predicts early spring
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WATCH HERE: 77th Annual Groundhog Prognostication in Sun Prairie
On Sunday at sunrise, Jimmy will make his official prediction during the 77th Annual Groundhog Prognostication, which is a long-standing tradition in Sun Prairie. Local officials will lead the ceremony in Cannery Square, starting at 6:45 a.m. The main event will take place at 7:11 a.m.
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