LEXINGTON – Lexington’s annual twist to Groundhog Day, which is annually celebrated Feb. 2, takes place Tuesday, with one potbellied pig set to be the center of attention.

For the sixth year in Lexington and as part of the city’s GroundHawg’s Day, Lil’ Bit will predict when winter will end at the Uptown Lexington square at 7:30 a.m.

“It’s a unique event,” said Mandy Connie, office manager for Uptown Lexington. “It’s a fun event. It gives a great twist for Groundhog’s Day. In Lexington, it ties in with barbecue. We have Pigs in the City, so why not have a pig.”

“Where else can you go and see a potbellied pig predicting the weather?” Connie added with a laugh.

Owned by Bob and Nancy Lent and their son Tommy of Salisbury, Lil’ Bit, which weighs about 60 pounds, has become quite a celebrity. She has participated in events at the Greensboro Children’s Museum, the High Point Market and a homecoming game at North Rowan High School. She even has her own Facebook page.

“I’ve got it posted on her Facebook page that she is trying to decide what she wants to wear” for GroundHawg’s Day, said Nancy Lent.

Like previous years, city officials are expected to wear tuxedos, and Lexington High’s cheerleaders are expected to be on hand to support Lil’ Bit, who has gotten five out of six predictions correct.

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