Essex Ed didnþÄôt see his shadow at this year's Groundhog Day Parade. Jeff Croyle prepares to march with his groundhog staff. Photo courtesy of Photo by Emily McColl/The Courier

Essex Ed didnþÄôt see his shadow at this year's Groundhog Day Parade. Photo courtesy of Photo by Emily McColl/The Courier

Essex Ed didnþÄôt see his shadow at this year's Groundhog Day Parade. Kevin and Donna Parker join the parade following Essex Ed. Photo courtesy of Photo by Emily McColl/The Courier

Essex Ed didnþÄôt see his shadow at this year's Groundhog Day Parade. Andrew D'Angelo, Marlo Delchiaro, and Brian Mesquite pose in their groundhog attire. Photo courtesy of Photo by Emily McColl/The Courier

Essex Ed didnþÄôt see his shadow at this year's Groundhog Day Parade. Ethan and Colin Comerford bang their pots while marching with mom Carrie Comerford. Photo courtesy of Photo by Emily McColl/The Courier

Essex Ed didnþÄôt see his shadow at this year's Groundhog Day Parade. Ellie and Reagan McElroy march in the parade making noise with pots and pans. Photo courtesy of Photo by Emily McColl/The Courier

Essex Ed didnþÄôt see his shadow at this year's Groundhog Day Parade. Pam Peters and Catherine march down Main Street. Jeff Croyle follows behind. Photo courtesy of Photo by Emily McColl/The Courier

Essex Ed didnþÄôt see his shadow at this year's Groundhog Day Parade. Connie Connor poses with her husband Don and their grandsons Harrison and Cooper Anselmi. Connie was the individual honored at this year's parade for her contributions to the community. Photo courtesy of Photo by Emily McColl/The Courier

Essex Ed didnþÄôt see his shadow at this year's Groundhog Day Parade. Michael Keenen, Shelia Lorson, and Alice Sulkowski chat before the arrival of Essex Ed. Photo courtesy of Photo by Emily McColl/The Courier

Essex Ed didnþÄôt see his shadow at this year's Groundhog Day Parade. Eric and Marcus Eichman cheer on for Essex Ed. Photo courtesy of Photo by Emily McColl/The Courier

Essex Ed didnþÄôt see his shadow at this year's Groundhog Day Parade. Photo courtesy of Photo by Emily McColl/The Courier

Essex Ed didnþÄôt see his shadow at this year's Groundhog Day Parade. Vicki Mionelli leads the Chester Fife & Drum Corps. Photo courtesy of Photo by Emily McColl/The Courier

Essex Ed didnþÄôt see his shadow at this year's Groundhog Day Parade. Nancy Kalinowski. Photo courtesy of Photo by Emily McColl/The Courier

Essex Ed didnþÄôt see his shadow at this year's Groundhog Day Parade. Bob Miorelli. Photo courtesy of Photo by Emily McColl/The Courier

Essex Ed didnþÄôt see his shadow at this year's Groundhog Day Parade. The Valley Shore YMCA sponsored the even while celebrating thier 100 year anniversary. Photo courtesy of Photo by Emily McColl/The Courier

Essex Ed didnþÄôt see his shadow at this year's Groundhog Day Parade. Photo courtesy of Photo by Emily McColl/The Courier