Photos from Bill Murray Appreciation Day

As you all know, the first (of hopefully many) Bill Murray Appreciation Day took place this past Saturday, February 2nd. About 30 fans dressed like several Murray characters and participated in a pub crawl in an attempt to woo Mr. Murray himself. Alas Bill didn't show, but it looks like everyone had fun if the following pictures are any indication.

Also, there's apparently there's a White House petition to make Bill Murray Appreciation Day an official holiday; sign it here!

All photos via LA Weekly

Bill Murray Appreciation Day

What a great idea! Two USC film students, Christopher Guerrero and William Goldstein, are shooting a movie called You Had Me at Goodbye and want Bill Murray to star in it. Since he is nearly impossible to contact, the duo has decided to make February 2nd "Bill Murray Appreciation Day" in an attempt to woo him onto their cast. As any Murray fan knows, February 2nd is already an important date as it is also Groundhog Day. So what can you do on February 2nd this year?

The students are "hoping that Murray fans around the country will dress up as their favorite Murray character and hit up their favorite local bar". However if you're in the L.A. area, Guerrero and Goldstein are seeking a crowd of fans at the Vista Theatre in Silver Lake; from there they will be moving on to the Good Luck Bar. Let's hope Mr. Murray is among that crowd!