Gallery: Groundhog Day Groundhog Day

Updated: 23:04, Monday, 6 February 2012

View a selection if images from the annual Groundhog Day celebrations in the US.

  • Fireworks light up the crowd before Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter
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    Fireworks light up the crowd before Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter

  • Groundhog handler Ben Hughes watches Punxsutawney Phil during the 125th annual Groundhog Day
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    Groundhog handler Ben Hughes watches Punxsutawney Phil during the 125th annual Groundhog Day

  • Groundhog handler John Griffiths holds Punxsutawney Phil while members of the Inner Circle read the proclamation
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    Groundhog handler John Griffiths holds Punxsutawney Phil while members of the Inner Circle read the proclamation

  • Punxsutawney Phil is not sure what all the fuss is about
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    Punxsutawney Phil is not sure what all the fuss is about

  • Potomac Phil, a taxidermied groundhog brought out to determine whether or not he sees his shadow, during the 1st annual Dupont Circle Ground Hog Day celebration in Washington DC
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    Potomac Phil, a taxidermied groundhog brought out to determine whether or not he sees his shadow, during the 1st annual Dupont Circle Ground Hog Day celebration in Washington DC