Passy Pete to make annual weather prediction, Sept. 2
Passy Pete 2022. (Photo by Chris Wolf)
Passy Pete. (Photo courtesy Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce)
Passy Pete 2022. (Photo by Chris Wolf)
Passy Pete. (Photo courtesy Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce)
BELFAST — Passy Pete will make his annual weather prediction on Labor Day, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m., at Heritage Park, Lower Main Street, Belfast.
Passy Pete is the nautical New England lobster equivalent of the much beloved Punxsutawney Phil, the weather predicting groundhog of Pennsylvania. The first groundhog prediction was back in 1886. Legend says if he sees his shadow, winter will continue for another six weeks. But if he doesn’t, it will be an early spring.
Passy Pete comes forth from the cool waters of Penobscot Bay to make his prediction every Labor Day. Beginning in 2015, the Belfast Barons are the official handlers of Passy Pete and the prediction scrolls. Passy chooses from two scrolls offered to him. Will it be six more weeks of summer or an early winter?
After the prediction (and a little photo op and press), Passy Pete is released back into Penobscot Bay.
This is a free event.
Event Date
Address
Heritage Park
Belfast, ME 04915
United States
