by Peggy Robin
Ready to brave the cold? No? Will you be ready by Monday, February 2 at 8:30 AM? Here's where the action will be:
The 15th Annual Groundhog Day
February 2, 8;30-9:00am
Dupont Circle Park
It’s GROUNDHOG DAY, and Potomac Phil, the National Groundhog, is ready to emerge in Dupont Circle to dispense his famed meteorological and political wisdom. Will we face six more weeks of winter blues, or is an early springtime on the horizon?
Join the excitement at DC’s quirkiest annual ritual (IYKYK), featuring banging polka hits, free coffee and pastries while supplies last to keep you warm, VIP celebrities making surprise appearances, and much more. The festivities begin at the Dupont Circle fountain, with Potomac Phil’s grand emergence happening at 8:30 AM sharp. Punctuality is key, because Potomac Phil waits for no one.
Hosted by: Dupont Festival
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| Photo from Groundhog Day 2024 |
Groundhog Day “Potomac Phil 5K” Race
Monday, February 2, 2026 | 7:30 a.m. sharp
Connecticut Avenue & Q St NW
Want to break a sweat before Potomac Phil reveals his forecast? Our friends at November Project DC are hosting the Potomac Phil 5K, featuring a route shaped like a top hat around Dupont Circle. Lace up your running shoes and join the fun at 7:30 a.m., starting at Connecticut Avenue and Q Street NW. After the run, head over to Dupont Circle to join the Groundhog Day festivities, which kick off at 8:30 a.m. sharp, complete with complimentary coffee and morning snacks to warm your heart and soul.
This year marks the 15th time Potomac Phil has held court in Dupont Circle, a tenure that outlasts Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency.
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