Wrangler John McNamara introduces Mel to the crowd while fellow wrangler Jerry Guthlein looks on as the Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.
The Borough of Milltown will hold its annual Groundhog Day celebration beginning at 7 a.m. on Feb. 2 at American Legion Post 25, 4 JFK Drive, Milltown.
The Milltown Groundhog Wrangler featuring Milltown Mel will be the host to the festivities. Mel will make his prediction at daybreak, around 7:20 a.m.
The public is invited to attend. Bring noisemakers to help wake up Mel.
Coffee and donuts will be served at the legion afterward.
Wrangler John McNamara is congratulated by fellow Wrangler Tom Kwietniak after listening to Mel as the Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
MIlltown Wrangler Tom Kwietniak greets the crowd as the Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
Milltown Mayor Eric Steeber, talks with the crowd as the Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
Wranglers Ron Dixon (R) and Jimmy Reid exit the stage as the Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
The Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
Patrons come to see Mel as the Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
Wrangler John McNamara talks to Mel as the Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
Milltown Mel takes a break as the Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
Wrangler John McNamara introduces Mel to the crowd as the Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
Milltown Mayor Eric Steeber, addresses the crowd as the Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
MIlltown Wrangler Tom Kwietniak greets the crowd as the Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
Alex and Susanna Kucsma wait for the Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
Wrangler Jack Bicsko addresses the crowd as the Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
Wrangler Jerry Guthlein congratulates his fellow wranglers as the Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
Wrangler Jerry Guthlein addresses the crowd as the Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
The Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
Milltown Mayor Eric Steeber, greets the Milltown Wranglers as they get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
Milltown Mayor Eric Steeber, greets the Milltown Wranglers as they get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
Wrangler Russell "Mr. Milltown" Einbinder accepts an interview with NJ News 12 as the Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
(L-R) Ron Dixon, Jerry Guthlein, Jimmy Reid, and John McNamara wake up Mel as the Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
A large crowd came to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
Kathleen Conte distributes tee shirts as the Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
Patrons enjoy unlimited coffee and donuts as the Milltown Wranglers get set to hear Milltown Mel's weather prognostication on Groundhog Day. Mel did not see his shadow and therefore remained out of his hole, predicting an early spring in 2018.▲
