The Council of the District of Columbia has passed a ceremonial resolution to celebrate February 2, 2025, as D.C. Groundhog Day, honoring Potomac Phil, the District's renowned groundhog weatherman and political prognosticator. This event, organized by Dupont Festival, will educate residents and visitors about the American folklore tradition of Groundhog Day, where Phil's shadow sighting will determine the length of winter or the early arrival of spring.

On this day, Potomac Phil will make his highly anticipated annual weather forecast, drawing hundreds of attendees to Dupont Circle. The resolution emphasizes the cultural significance of this event and the unique role Potomac Phil plays in both weather predictions and local folklore, marking the occasion with a formal declaration by the Council. The resolution takes effect immediately.