012921 Groundhog Days (MA)

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Alex Rasporski of Hoffman Estates uses his phone to record video of the annual Welcoming of the Groundhog event, kicking off a four-day string of Groundhog Day movie-themed events on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021in Woodstock. The annual prognastication will be held at 7am on Feb. 2 on the Woodstock Square.

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Woodstock Willie meets with fans during the annual Welcoming of the Groundhog event, kicking off a four-day string of Groundhog Day movie-themed events on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021in Woodstock. The annual prognastication will be held at 7am on Feb. 2 on the Woodstock Square.

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A crowd forms outside of the Woodstock Opera House during the annual Welcoming of the Groundhog event, kicking off a four-day string of Groundhog Day movie-themed events on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021in Woodstock. The annual prognastication will be held at 7am on Feb. 2 on the Woodstock Square.

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Attendees begin to arrive and adhere to the social distancing recommendations during the annual Welcoming of the Groundhog event, kicking off a four-day string of Groundhog Day movie-themed events on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021in Woodstock. The annual prognastication will be held at 7am on Feb. 2 on the Woodstock Square.

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Woodstock Willie is greeted by fans after arriving in a jeep similar to the one in the movie, which would be raffled off during the annual Welcoming of the Groundhog event, kicking off a four-day string of Groundhog Day movie-themed events on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021in Woodstock. The annual prognastication will be held at 7am on Feb. 2 on the Woodstock Square.

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Woodstock Willie is introduced by Craig Krandel during the annual Welcoming of the Groundhog event, kicking off a four-day string of Groundhog Day movie-themed events on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021in Woodstock. The annual prognastication will be held at 7am on Feb. 2 on the Woodstock Square.

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Attendees wait for an opportunity for a photo with Woodstock Willie during the annual Welcoming of the Groundhog event, kicking off a four-day string of Groundhog Day movie-themed events on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021in Woodstock. The annual prognastication will be held at 7am on Feb. 2 on the Woodstock Square.

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Aleksandryna Rasporski of Hoffman Estates, left, takes a photo of husband Alex Rasporski and daughter Mia, 3, with Woodstock Willie during the annual Welcoming of the Groundhog event, kicking off a four-day string of Groundhog Day movie-themed events on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021in Woodstock. The annual prognastication will be held at 7am on Feb. 2 on the Woodstock Square.