Join The Fun At The 3rd Annual Harold Ramis Day Celebration In Illinois

A very successful actor and filmmaker from Illinois is being remembered with a unique celebration on an interesting day.

Animal House On Groundhog Day To Honor The Late Harold Ramis

For many years, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and its mascot, Phil, ruled over Groundhog Day. Then, after the movie came out, things began to change. A large part of it was filmed in Woodstock. Illinois has upped its game, and our state has become a popular destination for the holiday.

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Fans are invited to cut loose and celebrate the 3rd Annual Harold Ramis Day on Monday, Feb. 2nd at Harry Caray’s on Navy Pier, honoring the extraordinary life and career of one of Chicago’s most legendary comedic minds.

 

Harold Ramis was a very talented actor and filmmaker. One of his most popular movies of all time is "Groundhog Day." Since he was an Illinois guy, they started honoring him a couple of years ago with a big celebration at Harry Carey's at Navy Pier on February 2nd. The first two years, it was "Groundhog Day" on Groundhog Day. This year, it's going to be a little different.

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They are featuring another of Ramis' famous movies. It's "Animal House" on Groundhog Day. Several cast members will be on hand for the celebration. Don't worry, the Deltas are on double secret probation, so it shouldn't get too crazy. The event will still honor the holiday with Chicago Harry letting us know his prediction for spring.