They may have seen their shadow on Tuesday, but Ellison Bay residents were not able to see a Groundhog Day Parade in 2021. The small afternoon parade is one of the few in the entire country that celebrates the holiday that either welcomes an early spring or shares the news of six more weeks of winter. Door County North made the decision to cancel the parade due to concerns around COVID-19. While there will be no unique parade floats or costumes marching down Highway 42 this year, Door County North Community Coordinator Mickie Rasch says it was in the best interest of the participants.

Rasch says there is also hope among business owners in the community that it will be an even better year to welcome visitors to the region. Furry weather prognosticators gave mixed signals on Tuesday on whether or not spring is coming early this year. What is certain is the cold temperatures and up to six inches of snow predicted for later this week.