Hope to host groundhog festivities Feb. 2nd

The town of Hope is making plans again to consult with its furry weather forecaster.

The town will again be holding Groundhog Day festivities on the Town Square on Monday, Feb. 2nd, featuring the groundhog Hope, a resident of Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators. This is the 13th year for the festivities in the northeastern Bartholomew County community and the sixth year for Hope the groundhog to take part.

Music will begin and the crowd will start gathering at 8 a.m. with the groundhog weather prediction at 8:30 a.m. After the ceremony, warm drinks and light refreshments will be available at Willow Leaves of Hope on the north side of the Town Square.

The Hope Groundhog Day celebration is organized by Main Street of Hope and Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators.

Photo courtesy Main Street of Hope.