Woodstock Groundhog Day celebrations still scheduled despite COVID-19 pandemic

WOODSTOCK, Ill. (WLS) -- Woodstock Groundhog Days celebrates the filming of the Bill Murray movie every year, and that celebration will continue in 2021, with COVID-19 safety protocols.

The indoor events next week like the breakfast, movies, dinner dance and chili cook-off have all been canceled. The outdoor activities, like the bags tournament and prognostication, will still happen. Guests are required to wear masks and social distance.
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The bags tournament raises money for the Woodstock Food Pantry. It's at Ortmann's Red Iron Tavern. It starts at noon, with check-in at 11 a.m. You can sign up the day of the tournament. It costs $40 for a two-person team.

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The main event falls on Groundhog Day itself. Will Woodstock Willie see his shadow, meaning six more weeks of winter? Or will there be an early spring?
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This year's prognostication will be streamed online to allow people to celebrate safely at home.

Since the event is on a Tuesday morning, crowds are typically small anyway. The annual event is set for 7 a.m.